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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

Another Semi Descending Into Death Valley National Park Goes Up In Flames

The descent into Death Valley National Park from the west takes motorists down California 190 nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, a drop that has seen more than a few semi-trucks go up in flames.

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By Compiled From N... - July 19th, 2024 1:31pm

Drakesbad Guest Lodge And Warner Valley Campground At Lassen Volcanic National Park Remain Closed

The continuing aftermath of the Dixie Fire that roared through Lassen Volcanic National Park in 2021 is keeping the Drakesbad Guest Lodge and Warner Valley Campground in the park closed this summer.

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By Compiled From N... - July 19th, 2024 11:52am

Valles Caldera National Preserve Proposing To Collect Entrance Fees

Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico is proposing to resume the collection of entrance fees and is seeking public input on it.

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By Compiled From N... - July 18th, 2024 3:01pm

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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bans Campfires

With temperatures expected to surpass 110° Fahrenheit this weekend, the National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has placed a temporary ban on campfires and barbecuing with briquettes.

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By Compiled From N... - July 17th, 2024 3:20pm

Blackwell School National Historic Site Officially Added To Park System

Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas was officially added to the National Park System on Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - July 17th, 2024 11:37am

Wildfire Risk Leads To Closure Of Two Roads At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed sections of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles until further notice due to the risk of wildfires.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 4:00pm

Humpback Whales Present At Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve

It's the wildlife that draws most visitors to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and those enjoying the park this week are probably getting opportunties to view humpback whales that summer in the 65-mile-long bay.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 1:23pm

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