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Changes Coming To Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park Entrance

A roundabout being installed at the entrance to Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is intended to improve safety for motorists at the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 6th, 2024 2:30am

Ten Cabins In Olympic National Park To Be Removed From Kalaloch Area

Erosion along the bluffs at Kalaloch in Olympic National Park has forced the decision to remove ten cabins from the lodging complex there.

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By Compiled From N... - March 6th, 2024 2:30am

Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument Lands Funding To Help Endangered Salmon

Though deep in the heart of Maine, and far from the coast, Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument preserves a nursery for endangered Atlantic salmon, one that helps the species hang on.

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By Compiled From N... - March 6th, 2024 10:19am

National Park Service To Begin $12.7 Million Project On Historic C&O Canal

The National Park Service will carry out a large-scale $12.7 million preservation and rehabilitation project on the historic C&O Canal in Georgetown, District of Columbia, to protect key parts of the country’s early transportation history and reduce the risk of flooding during storms and high-water events. The project is expected to start mid-March and is anticipated to continue through winter 2026, weather dependent. Construction activities will likely require intermittent towpath detours in Georgetown.

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By Compiled From N... - March 5th, 2024 2:30am

At Beryl Spring In Yellowstone, Roads And Thermal Features Don’t Play Well Together

Yellowstone is home to thousands of dynamic thermal features with complex plumbing systems hidden beneath the ground. These narrow conduits of superheated water are sensitive to both human interaction and natural events, and they pose a significant challenge for infrastructure—especially roads (some of which have even melted due to high ground temperatures!).

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By NPT Staff - March 5th, 2024 2:30am

Big Bend National Park Expected To Be Busy During Spring Break

Big Bend National Park in West Texas is expecting a very busy spring break this year, and officials are urging visitors to make camping or lodging arrangement before heading to the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 5th, 2024 10:19am

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NPCA: Compromise Budget Will Cut $150 Million From National Park Service

The National Park Service, already struggling to meet staffing and operational needs, will be saddled with a $150 million cut to its current budget if Congress approves a Senate-House compromise spending plan released by the two chambers' appropriations committees.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 4th, 2024 4:41pm

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Information Sought For Lake Powell Vessel Salvage Program

The National Park Service at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area is seeking information regarding large debris existing on Lake Powell to inform future salvage and cleanup efforts.

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By Compiled From N... - March 4th, 2024 2:30am

Hovenweep, Natural Bridges National Monuments Going Cashless

Late this month both Hovenweep National Monument and Natural Bridges National Monument in Utah will transition to a fully cashless fee system and accept only mobile or electronic payments for entrance and camping fees. Camping at both parks will transition to being managed through Recreation.gov.

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By Compiled From N... - March 4th, 2024 2:30am

Area Of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Closed Due To Hemlock Woolly Adelgid

A large of area of Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in Michigan has been closed to the public to allow for treatment of an infestation of hemlock wooly adelgid.

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

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