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Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim Hotels To Reopen Thursday

Hotels on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park have been told they can reopen Thursday following repairs to the aged waterline that carries water to the rim.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2024 2:02pm

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DOJ: Judge Should Deny Emergency Food And Water For Cumberland Island Horses

A request that emergency food and water be provided feral horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore should be denied because the court hasn't yet ruled on motions to dismiss a lawsuit alleging the horses are malnourished and damaging the seashore's environment, Justice Department lawyers wrote in opposing the request.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2024 1:40pm

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Dark Sky Festival On Tap For Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks

The Sequoia Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service, will host the Dark Sky Festival at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks this coming weekend. This year’s festival, themed “Discover the Dark,” is packed with stargazing, science, and community events that promise to deepen your connection with the night sky and highlight the importance of preserving natural darkness.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon's South Rim Hotels Might Reopen This Coming Weekend

Hotels on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park might reopen by this coming weekend, according to park officials.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 2nd, 2024 12:14pm

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Historic Chatham Manor At Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania To Close Until Spring

Beginning Tuesday, the interior of Chatham Manor at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia will be closed until spring while a fire suppression system is installed in the historic structure.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2024 2:30am

Campground Fees Rising At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Campground fees at Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota are going up on October 1. The changes apply to the Cottonwood Campground, Cottonwood Group site, Juniper Campground, Juniper Group site, and Roundup Group Horse Camp campground.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2024 2:30am

North Entrance To Crater Lake National Park Open This Weekend

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon will temporarily open the North Entrance Road for two-way travel beginning 7 a.m. Saturday through Monday to accommodate visitors over the busy Labor Day Weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

Nicodemus National Historic Site Acquires Historic First Baptist Church

The National Park Service has added the historic First Baptist Church to Nicodemus National Historic Site in Nicodemus, Kansas.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

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Meadow Closures Coming To Rocky Mountain National Park As Elk Rut Approaches

Annual meadow closures will take effect go into effect Sunday in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

Water Shortage Forces Hotel Closures At Grand Canyon National Park

A water shortage on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will force closures of hotels there, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 4:02pm

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