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Comments Being Taken On New ORV Regulations At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area iin Utah and Arizona is accepting public comments through November 15 on proposed changes to the park’s 2021 off road vehicle (ORV) special regulations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 16th, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park Proposing Increase In Backcountry Fees

The National Park Service is proposing a jump in the fee to backpack in Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 15th, 2024 2:30am

Handling The Herd At Cape Hatteras

What to do with feral horses, a hot button topic across the National Park System, is being debated over Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Ocracoke ponies.

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By Kim O'Connell - September 15th, 2024 2:30am

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park Debuts New Whale Sculpture Made From Marine Debris

A new whale sculpture dedicated to creating awareness about the issue of marine debris will be installed at New Bedford Whaling National Historic Park.

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By justin.housman - September 13th, 2024 3:30am

Wawona Hotel In Yosemite National Park To Close For Condition Assessment

Possible problems with the roof of the Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park have prompted the National Park Service to close the venerable hotel in December to conduct a "comprehensive" assessment of the hotel's condition.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2024 2:30am

Fee Changes at Virgin Islands National Park Prompts Request for Comment

Virgin Islands National Park seeks public input on amenity fee increases.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 4:54am

Eleven Burros Found Dead Of Suspected Algal Bloom In Death Valley National Park

Death Valley National Park officials discovered nearly a dozen dead burros and suspect a toxic algal bloom was the cause.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 3:00am

Visitor Use Management Plan Completed For Virginia Triple Crown of A.T.

Funding, often a troublesome component of implementing plans for managing the National Park System, likely will slow full implementation of an ambitious visitor use management plan crafted for the popular Virginia Triple Crown segment of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 12th, 2024 2:30am

Hiker Missing For A Month Found Alive In North Cascades National Park

A 39-year-old hiker was found alive by a trail crew after being missing for a month in North Cascades National Park.

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By justin.housman - September 12th, 2024 12:25pm

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UPDATE | Tropical Storm Francine Prompts Park Closures

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to be at hurricane force when it reaches Louisiana on Wednesday, at least two units of the National Park System closed in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 10th, 2024 4:03pm

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