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Report Predicts Drastic Change In Yellowstone National Park's Climate

Unless climate change is abated, warmer temperatures, less snowpack and associated spring runoff, and a longer growing season by the end of the century will alter the appearance of Yellowstone National Park, according to a rigorous analysis of past, present, and predicted climate conditions for the Greater Yellowstone Area.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 7th, 2021 10:58am

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NPCA: Orphaned Oil And Gas Wells Near National Parks Creating Pollution Problems

Thousands of orphaned oil and gas wells can be found within a 30-mile radius of national parks, creating polluted air and groundwater, according to a study conducted by the National Parks and Conservation Association.

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By NPT Staff - June 27th, 2021 1:45am

Tighter Fire Restrictions In Place At Arches, Canyonlands National Parks

Hot, dry weather and baked vegetation have prompted tighter fire restrictions for visitors to Arches and Canyonlands national parks and other public lands in southeastern Utah.

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By NPT Staff - June 26th, 2021 8:12am

Going-To-The-Sun Road Open End-To-End At Glacier National Park

Going-to-the-Sun Road at Glacier National Park in Montana opened end-to-end on Friday, prompting an increase in the number of tickets needed to drive the road being made available.

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By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2021 8:14am

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Pacific Northwest Heat Wave Has Olympic National Park Officials Urging Visitors To Be Prepared

With an unusual heat wave bringing temperatures as much as 30 degrees above normal to the Pacific Northwest, officials at Olympic National Park in Washington are urging visitors to be prepared for both the heat and crowds.

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By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2021 7:42am

Fee Increases Proposed For Voyageurs National Park

Fee increases are being proposed for camping, boating, and some other activities at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, and park staff are seeking public opinion on the proposals.

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By NPT Staff - June 25th, 2021 1:45am

Boat Inspection Prevents Quagga Mussels From Entering Yellowstone Lake

A boat carrying nonnative quagga mussels was prevented from entering Yellowstone Lake in Yellowstone National Park after an inspection spotted the mussels.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 25th, 2021 7:29am

Groups Renew Call For Plastics Ban In National Park System

The change of administrations in Washington, D.C., has renewed a call for a ban on disposable plastic bottles in the National Park System, along with a commitment that plastic wastes in the parks be reduced by 75 percent over the next five years.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 24th, 2021 2:00am

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Peregrine Falcon Hatched At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park

Not since the 1950s has a peregrine falcon chick hatched in a nest at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park in West Virginia. Well, that's changed with recent events.

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By NPT Staff - June 24th, 2021 1:45am

Another Hiker Dies At Grand Canyon National Park

An Illinois man hiking up the South Kaibab Trail to the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park collapsed and died about a half-mile below the rim top.

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By NPT Staff - June 23rd, 2021 1:13pm

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