Parks in the News

Fatality On Big Bend’s Emory Peak From Apparent Suicide

At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 the Big Bend National Park Communication Center received a 911 call from a group of hikers reporting a gunshot and a seriously injured visitor at the summit of Emory Peak.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Truck Hauling Chickpeas Catches Fire In Death Valley National Park

One wouldn’t think chickpeas might become a problem at Death Valley National Park in California until a tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds (19,958 kg) of dried chickpeas burned up in the park on November 21.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Jewel Cave National Monument Announces Winter Hours

Starting Sunday, December 1, Jewel Cave National Monument, in South Dakota, will shift to off-season hours. Here's what you need to know.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Death Valley National Park's Scotty's Castle Partially Open To Guided Tours

Scotty's Castle, in Death Valley National Park, is partially re-opening for walking tours on select Saturdays and Sundays, starting December 7, 2024.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

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National Park Service Rehabilitating Cosby Entrance Road At Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park on December 9 will begin a rehabilitation of the 2.3-mile-long Cosby Entrance Road from Tennessee State Route 32 to the gate of Cosby Campground.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Mount Rainier National Park Is Looking For Seasonal Rental Properties For 2025

Have a property you'd lease to the federal government at Mount Rainier? The NPS is interested.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

2024 Winter Schedule And What To Expect Thanksgiving Weekend In Zion National Park

Here's What You Need To Know For Winter And Thanksgiving Weekend At Zion.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

Acadia National Park Extending Reservation Periods For Campgrounds

The window for reserving campsites at Acadia National Park in Maine is stretching out in December, when 90 percent of available sites will open for reservation six months ahead of your planned arrival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

A Receding Lake Mead Has A Serious Illegal Road Situation

Illegal road use is damaging parts of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. NPS funding is on the way to fix it.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

New Wilderness Permit And Group Campsite Fees Coming To Black Canyon And Curecanti In 2025

Look out for fee increases at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By justin.housman - December 13th, 2024 7:03am

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