Parks in the News

NPS Increases Access On The Chilkoot National Historic Trail

A new log bridge that spans a side channel of the Taiya River at Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Alaska allows hikers to head up to Mile 4 on the historic Chilkoot Trail.

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By Compiled From N... - June 3rd, 2024 2:30am

Joshua Tree National Park Proposing Campground Fee Increases

The National Park Service at Joshua Tree National Park in California is proposing to increase the cost of camping in the high desert park.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2024 2:30am

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Trail Ridge Road Through Rocky Mountain National Park Is Open

Snowplows have enabled the opening of Trail Ridge Road through Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2024 2:30am

Exposure, Altitude Likely Contributed To Death Of Climber At Denali National Park

A climber who died high on Denali in Denali National Park while awaiting a rescue likely died from exposure and altitude-related illness, according to the National Park Service.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2024 2:30am

Summer Events Scheduled At Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania National Military Park

A stop this summer at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia can provide some insights into the Civil War battles that raged across this landscape.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2024 2:30am

One Stranded Denali Climber Dead, The Other Rescued

One of two climbers stranded near the roof of Denali National Park died about two days before climbing rangers were able to reach the snow cave they were huddled in struggling with hypothermia, though the other was taken off the mountain early Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - May 31st, 2024 2:44pm

Fire Restrictions In Place At Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Parks

Summer hasn't even arrived yet fire restrictions have been put into place at Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks in California.

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By Compiled From N... - June 1st, 2024 2:36pm

White-Nose Syndrome Turns Up At Carlsbad Cavern National Park

White-nose syndrome, a disease often fatal to bats, has turned up in Carlsbad Cavern at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico.

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By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2024 9:04am

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Stranded Denali Climbers Hunkered Down In Snow Cave Awaiting Rescue

Two climbers, exhausted and battling hypothermia, remained stuck Thursday high on Denali where they were awaiting rescue in a "crude snow cave." Climbing rangers from Denali National Park were awaiting a break in the weather at a high camp at 17,200 feet on the 20,310-foot mountain, roughly 2,400 feet below the stranded climbers.

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By Compiled From N... - May 30th, 2024 3:25pm

Rocky Mountain National Park Sticking With Timed-Entry Reservations Plan

The use of timed-entry reservations to enter Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado during the busiest months of the year has been made permanent by park officials.

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By Compiled From N... - May 30th, 2024 1:51pm

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