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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

Grand Teton National Park Fire Danger "High"

Fire danger in Grand Teton National Park in western Wyoming has moved to "high" as unseasonably hot, dry weather holds sway over much of the West.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 16th, 2021 10:52am

Park Service Mulling Recovery Of Santa Monica Mountains NRA Following Woolsey Fire

The National Park Service is proposing to rebuild facilities at Paramount Ranch, Rocky Oaks, and Peter Strauss Ranch at Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area that were lost to the flames of the Woolsey Fire back in 2018.

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By NPT Staff - June 16th, 2021 1:45am

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Colorado Man Dies On Grand Canyon River Trip

A Colorado man on a private river trip through Grand Canyon National Park died after he fell into the river at the top of a rapid and could not be revived once he was pulled out.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2021 11:53am

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Oregon Inlet Marina To Be Improved

An aggressive plan to, essentially, rebuild the Oregon Inlet Marina at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on the Outer Banks of North Carolina has been given the go-ahead by the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2021 1:45am

Should Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Be Added To Recreation.Gov?

Though more than a few criticisms about recreation.gov have been voiced by those who have been unable to land a campsite reservation through the online portal, the National Park Service believes adding Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument to the reservation system would benefit monument visitors.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2021 1:45am

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Torrential Rains Lead To Road Closures At Acadia National Park

Torrential rains have forced the closure of 10 miles of carriage roads at Acadia National Park, and hikers could encounter washed out bridges in certain areas of the park.

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By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2021 12:32pm

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