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Holiday Traditions Celebrated At Pipe Spring National Monument

In the arid, desert Southwest, water is life, and the springs at Pipe Springs National Monument have long sustained Indigenous people, early explorers, and Mormon immigrants.

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By Patrick Cone - November 24th, 2023 4:56am

Volcano Monitoring Can Be A Risky Business: How Scientists Work Safely

Active volcanoes are inherently hazardous places to work. Even when a volcano is quiet, volcanic gases, ground cracks, earthquakes, and uneven surfaces can be unsafe. Advanced planning and preparation for fieldwork in these environments is critical to reducing the personal risk of volcanic hazards to field crews.

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By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2023 2:30am

Arson Suspected As The Cause Of The Rich Mountain Fire In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Arson is suspected as the cause of the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the National Park Service is requesting the public’s help in identifying those responsible.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 5:00pm

Shenandoah National Park Reopens Trails Affected By Quaker Run Fire

Shenandoah National Park has reopened all trails in the Rapidan Camp area previously closed due to the Quaker Run Fire.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:15pm

Chain Of Craters Road And Adjacent Sites Reopen At Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park rangers have reopened Chain of Craters Road and nearby sites as unrest and seismicity return to normal levels in Kīlauea volcano’s upper East Rift Zone (ERZ).

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:00pm

Temporary Sport Fishing Closure At Olympic National Park

To protect declining populations of wild steelhead, Olympic National Park is closing the Queets, Salmon and Quinault Rivers to sport fishing on November 27, 2023.

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By Compiled From N... - November 22nd, 2023 3:00am

Motorcyclists Rescued After Driving On Closed Titus Canyon Road Due To Incorrect Map App Information

Two men were rescued by helicopter after they illegally drove on a closed road in Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 5:45pm

Roads And Facilities Start To Reopen Across Great Smoky Mountains National Park

After assessing conditions and removing downed trees, debris and other hazards, park rangers and park maintenance staff have started reopening roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 5:15pm

Hawai’i Volcanoes Expands Area Closures Due To Kīlauea Unrest In Upper East Rift Zone

While Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is not erupting, more signs of increased unrest are occurring as earthquakes spike in the upper East Rift Zone near Puhimau Crater. As a precaution, the park has closed Chain of Craters Road at the intersection near Devastation parking lot and nearby areas.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 5:00pm

Efforts Continue At Fighting Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Efforts continue battling the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has grown to six acres.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 9:45am

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