Cape Hatteras National Seashore Temporarily Expands Beach Closure Due To Petroleum Pollution
Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina has expanded the size of a previously closed beach area in Buxton due to petroleum pollution.
Parks in the News
How Would A Second Trump Presidency Affect The National Park Service And Parks?
Though the U.S. presidential election is eight months away, those desiring a more conservative approach to government already have laid out plans they'd like to see implemented if Donald Trump wins, and many would affect the National Park System and wildlife within the system.
- By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2024 2:30am
New Roof And Remodeled Lobby Arrive At Mammoth Cave Hotel
A new roof and remodeled lobby area at the Mammoth Cave National Park hotel in Kentucky were celebrated by officials to mark the end of a six-year effort to fix the original roof on the building constructed in 1965.
- By Compiled From N... - March 24th, 2024 2:30am
Construction To Close Everglades National Park Visitor Facilities In Everglades City
Everglades National Park’s visitor facilities on the Gulf Coast in Everglades City will close to the public April 1 during construction of the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center. The closure is necessary for visitor safety and includes the canoe and kayak launch, the visitor contact station and adjacent parking areas.
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- By Compiled From N... - March 25th, 2024 11:03am
Agencies Propose Return Of Grizzly Bears To North Cascades Ecosystem
Grizzly bears could be recovered in the North Cascades ecosystem under a preferred alternative released Thursday by the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.
- By Kurt Repanshek - April 25th, 2024 1:24pm
Crews Battling Wildfire At Shenandoah National Park
A wildfire burning in a section of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on Thursday promptedthe closure of nearly ten miles of Skyline Drive as well as sections of the Appalachian Trail.
- By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2024 10:48am
Yellowstone Superintendent Receives American Forests' Forest Resilience Champion Award
American Forests has recognized Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly as its 2023 Forest Resilience Champion Award recipient.
- By NPT Staff - March 21st, 2024 2:30am
New River Gorge National Park And Preserve Receives Grant To Promote Park Accessibility
New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia has received funding to develop a database of accessibility information on trails and river access points.
Yurok Tribe To Gain 125 Acres To Serve As Gateway To Redwoods National And State Parks
An ecologically rich and culturally important 125-acre tract of land adjacent to Redwood National and State Parks will be transferred to the Yurok Tribe with plans to transform it into a gateway for visitors to the park.
- By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2024 2:30am
Group Size Limited For Whiteoak Sink Wildflower Viewing
Great Smoky Mountains National Park officials have announced group size limits for the popular wildflower season at Whiteoak Sink
- By Compiled From N... - March 20th, 2024 2:30am
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