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Missing Hiker Found Alive At Big Bend National Park

A young woman who went for a day hike and wound up spending a week in the backcountry of Big Bend National Park in Texas was found alive on Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - November 17th, 2023 5:55pm

National Poll Shows Americans' Strong Support For Wildlife

Nearly 90 percent of those surveyed about wildlife in national parks say more needs to be done to protect the animals and their habitats.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 17th, 2023 2:30am

National Park Service Found Significance In Ocmulgee River Corridor, But Not For Inclusion In Park System

Although there are nationally significant resources along a 50-mile stretch of the Ocmulgee River in Georgia to protect through its addition to the National Park System, the National Park Service concluded that the area poses land-acquisition challenges and could be better managed by others.

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By Compiled From N... - November 17th, 2023 11:40am

Missing Hiker Reported At Big Bend National Park

A search was underway Thursday at Big Bend National Park in Texas for a hiker reported missing after she failed to return home from a trip to the park.

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By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 11:40am

Elk Culling At Grand Teton National Park Starts Saturday

Culling of the elk herd at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming begins Saturday and runs through December 10.

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By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 2:30am

Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge To Open November 24 For Winter

After a year full of challenges, Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge Road and recreation area will open for the winter season on the day after Thanksgiving.

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By Compiled From N... - November 16th, 2023 2:30am

Wildfire Prompts Closure Of 20 Miles Of Blue Ridge Parkway

A wildfire in the Jefferson National Forest in Virginia prompted a closure Wednesday of 20 miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway due to smoky conditions and to allow firefighters to stage equipment for fighting the fire.

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By Compiled From N... - November 15th, 2023 5:32pm

Yellowstone National Park Mule Deer Tests Positive For Chronic Wasting Disease

An adult mule deer found dead in Yellowstone National Park has tested positive for chronic wasting disease, a contagious, fatal disease of deer, elk and moose.

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By Compiled From N... - November 15th, 2023 2:30am

Petition Drive To Keep Feral Horses At Theodore Roosevelt National Park Gaining Steam

An effort to convince the National Park Service that feral horses are an integral part of Theodore Roosevelt National Park has garnered nearly 4,000 signatures to support a North Dakota Legislature resolution supporting the equines.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 15th, 2023 2:30am

How Might The Colter Bay Area Be Improved To Make Your Grand Teton National Park Visit More Enjoyable

As charming as it is, the Colter Bay area of Grand Teton National Park is not without its issues, which include traffic issues and guest lodging. In a bid to resolve those and other issues, the National Park Service is embarking on a planning effort to "reestablish Colter Bay as a key destination and central location for all visitors to stay, play and learn."

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 14th, 2023 2:45am

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