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North Cascades National Park Wildfire Threatens Stehekin

A wildfire approaching 31,000 acres in size on Thursday threatened Stehekin in North Cascades National Park in Washington state, with officials warning residents and travelers there to be ready to evacuate.

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By Compiled From N... - July 25th, 2024 1:09pm

House Appropriations Bill Contains Deep Cuts For National Park Service, Wildlife Protections

An Interior Department appropriations bill passed by the House of Representatives contains deep cuts for the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and Environmental Protection Agency, and rolls back wildlife protections, according to advocacy groups.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2024 10:06am

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Hot Sand Burns Man's Feet At Death Valley National Park

A Belgium visitor walking into the Mesquite Flat Sand Dunes in Death Valley National Park severely burned his feet when he lost his shoes, according to a park release.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 4:09pm

National Park Service Approves Yellowstone Bison Management Plan

The National Park Service has approved Yellowstone National Park’s plan for managing bison in the park, one that calls for an annual population ranging from 3,500-6,000 animals.

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By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2024 1:57pm

Microplastics Found In Waters In And Around Acadia National Park

Microplastic fibers, those tiny fuzzy filaments that have been spewed across the world, are swirling in the waters of Acadia National Park, according to a study from the University of Maine.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2024 4:11am

UPDATE | Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin, Site Of Hydrothermal Explosion, Could Be Closed Rest Of Year

The hydrothermal explosion that rocked Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin tossed rock blocks weighing hundreds of pounds short distances, sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air, and changed the personality of two hot springs, according to Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2024 5:11pm

Yellowstone's Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program Lottery

Hankering to explore Yellowstone National Park in the snow? Beginning August 1 you can apply to the 2024-2025 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 4:50am

UPDATE | Hydrothermal Explosion Rocks Corner Of Yellowstone National Park

A hydrothermal explosion rocked Tuesday morning rocked Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, sending a towering eruption of hot water, rocks, and other debris into the sky and sending visitors running.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 10:56am

Earthquakes Rattling Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Increased seismic activity below Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has prompted closure of the Chain of Craters Road and some other areas of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2024 12:13pm

A Small Hydrothermal Explosion At Norris Geyser Basin

An underappreciated geologic hazard in Yellowstone National Park is that of hydrothermal explosions.

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By NPT Staff - July 23rd, 2024 4:31am

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