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CCC Exhibit On Display At Scotts Bluff National Monument

An exhibit tracing the work of Civilian Conservation Corps crews at Scotts Bluff National Monument is now on display in the park in western Nebraska.

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By Compiled From N... - January 9th, 2024 2:30am

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UPDATE | National Park Sites Dealing With Weather Extremes

Bitter sub-zero temperatures, flooding, ice, and heavy snows are being reported from across the National Park System, forcing some closures and warnings that visitors not ignore the weather extremes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2024 4:37pm

Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers Ready To Take You Snowshoeing

With snowstorms beginning to rake the Rockies, the rangers at Rocky Mountain National Park are ready to lead you on a snowshoe jaunt in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - January 8th, 2024 2:30am

NPS Proposing To Rehabilitate Water Systems In Death Valley National Park

Two water systems in Death Valley National Park that are in a state of failure would be rehabilitated under a plan the National Park Service is seeking public comment on.

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By Compiled From N... - January 8th, 2024 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park Bobcat Died From Rat Poison

A bobcat found dead at Grand Canyon National Park died from rat poison, prompting park staff to remind those who live in the park that rodent poisons are banned there.

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

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The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Reviews 2023 — The Year That Was!

Happy 2024! The start of the year means that it is time once again for our annual look back at geological activity and research that occurred in Yellowstone in 2023.

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By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2024 2:30am

Motorists Cited For Driving Off-Road At Death Valley National Park

Three motorists who decided to head off-road at Death Valley National Park recently were cited by rangers and faced bills for having their vehicles towed back onto firm ground.

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By Compiled From N... - December 29th, 2023 4:09pm

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New Year’s Eve 1974: Kīlauea’s Most Recent Southwest Rift Zone Eruption

Kīlauea at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park is one of the most active volcanoes on Earth, with a majority of its eruptions occurring at its summit or one of its two rift zones, the East Rift Zone and Southwest Rift Zone. The Southwest Rift Zone hasn't erupted since New Year’s Eve 1974; almost exactly 49 years ago.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2023 2:30am

At 50, Endangered Species Act Continues To Protect Life In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

As the Endangered Species Act turns 50, each of America’s national parks has their own stories to tell about the relevance of this landmark legislation for their own special ecosystems. Here is a story from the Smokies.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 28th, 2023 3:15am

Actor Pierce Brosnan Cited For Walking In Yellowstone Thermal Area

Actor Pierce Brosnan has been ordered to appear in federal court in Yellowstone National Park on a charge of walking in a thermal area of the Mammoth Terraces.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 27th, 2023 6:07pm

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