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Natchez Trace National Historical Park Acquires Dark Chapter Of Slave Trade

A dark chapter in the nation's slave history -- a site where slaves were trafficked before the Civil War -- has been acquired by the Natchez Trace National Historical Park in Mississippi.

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By NPT Staff - June 22nd, 2021 1:45am

Dropping Water Levels Prompt Detailed Information On Lake Powell Boat Ramps

As water levels continue to drop at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the National Park Service has launched a website dedicated to tracking which boat ramps are operational.

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By NPT Staff - June 21st, 2021 1:45am

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Aquaculture Proposal For Frenchman Bay Concerns Friends Of Acadia

A proposal to raise Atlantic salmon in two 60-acre pens in Frenchman Bay off of Acadia National Park in Maine has drawn concerns from Friends of Acadia, which worries about pollution and navigational and scenic impacts they might create.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 20th, 2021 1:45am

The Appalachian Trail: A Biography

In an absorbing and compelling new book, Philip D’Anieri presents the country's most iconic footpath, the Appalachian Trail, as a human, as much as geographical, story.

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By John Miles - June 27th, 2021 6:09am

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Morristown National Historical Park To Reopen Facilities July 2

Facilities at Morristown National Historical Park in central New Jersey will reopen to the public on July 2, though there will be limited occupancy levels and one-way visitor traffic flows.

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By NPT Staff - June 19th, 2021 1:45am

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Closes Backcountry Campsite Due To Bear Incident

Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials closed Backcountry Campsite 29 in the Cosby section of the park due to a bear incident occurring at approximately 12:30 a.m. on June 18.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 18th, 2021 1:45pm

Cyanobacteria Continues To Be A Problem At Zion National Park

Issues with cyanobacteria in the Virgin River continue to be a problem at Zion National Park in southwestern Utah. Though the bacteria is a natural part of aquatic environments, some varieties might produce dangerous liver and nervous system toxins, according to park staff.

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By NPT Staff - June 18th, 2021 1:45am

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Virginians Can Preorder Specialty License Plate To Support Blue Ridge Parkway

Blue Ridge Parkway fans in Virginia can preorder a new specialty license plate to support enhancement projects and outreach and educational programs within the parkway.

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By NPT Staff - June 17th, 2021 1:45am

Body Of Hiker Who Fell Through Snow Bridge At Mount Rainier Recovered

The body of a hiker who fell through a snow bridge at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park was recovered Wednesday.

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By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2021 6:33pm

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Western National Parks Broiling Under Heat Wave

A brutal heat wave, coupled with a long-running drought, has many national parks in the Western half of the country enduring broiling temperatures and increased fire danger. Temperatures Wednesday at Death Valley National Park could reach 128 degrees at Furnace Creek, the National Park Service said, while fire danger at Grand Teton National Park inched up to "high."

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2021 3:44pm

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