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Troubled Waters: Cruise Ship Controversy Hangs Over Acadia's Gateway

Cruise ships are viewed as both bounty and burden in Bar Harbor, Maine, where the ships’ passengers boost the town’s economy but leave some locals worried that they’re losing control over their hometown.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 18th, 2024 1:35am

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Second Phase Of Environmental Cleanup Work Scheduled At Virgin Island National Park's Caneel Bay

Work is expected to begin next year on the second phase of environmental cleanup work at Caneel Bay in Virgin Islands National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 2nd, 2024 2:30am

Grizzly Bear 399's Remains Have Been Returned To Grand Teton National Park

The cremated remains of legendary Grizzly bear 399 have been spread where she lived in Grand Teton National Park.

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By justin.housman - November 1st, 2024 12:43pm

Lawsuit Aimed At Derailing Digital Gateway Near Manassas Battlefield Dismissed

A lawsuit filed in a bid to stop a massive data center from being built next to Manassas National Battlefield Park in Virginia has been dismissed by a judge who said it failed to raise substantive questions to merit a trial.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2024 11:07am

Additional Stretches Of Blue Ridge Parkway Opened For Traffic

Additional stretches of the Blue Ridge Parkway were opened to traffic Friday morning, including a short section near Mount Pisgah in North Carolina.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 1st, 2024 10:43am

Mount Rainier National Park Announces Winter Recreation Opportunites For The 2024-2025 Season

Mount Rainier National Park has announced its winter recreation access schedule.

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By justin.housman - November 1st, 2024 2:30am

Heading To The Polls? Here's How Congress Has Voted On National Parks Issues

Congress's voting records on national parks are laid out in a scorecard.

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By justin.housman - November 1st, 2024 2:10am

Additional Sections Of Blue Ridge Parkway In North Carolina Reopen

Another 50+ miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina have been reopened.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2024 11:44am

Public Reaction Sought On Proposal To Improve Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road

A proposal to improve nearly 30 miles of Yellowstone National Park's Northeast Entrance Road is open for public review.

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

Parks Canada And The Blackfoot Tribal Council Partnering To Preserve Alberta Land

Parks Canada is working with the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council for more Indigenous-led projects to protect lands in Southern Alberta.

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By justin.housman - October 30th, 2024 7:18am

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