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Visitors To Shenandoah National Park Asked To Be Careful With Fire

Shenandoah National Park officials, who a week ago shut down angling in the park due to low streamflows and high water temperatures, now are urging visitors to be extremely cautious with fire because of the high fire danger in the park.

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By Compiled From N... - September 7th, 2023 1:49pm

Biden Administration Provides $5 Million For Bison Restoration

The Biden administration has released $5 million to help further efforts to restore grassland landscapes for bison.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 7th, 2023 1:32pm

Which Is More Hazardous To Yellowstone Visitors, Wildlife Or Hot Springs?

More people have died in hot springs accidents in Yellowstone National Park than from wildlife encounters.

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By NPT Staff - September 7th, 2023 2:30am

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Biden Administration Cancels Seven Oil And Gas Leases In Arctic National Wildlife Refuge

Taking advantage of what the Biden administration maintains were "legal deficiencies" in oil and gas leases in the Artcic National Wildlife Refuge granted by the Trump administration, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland on Wednesday canceled seven leases there while the U.S. Bureau of Land Management issued a proposed regulation to rewrite oil and gas leasing operations for the nearby National Petroleum Reserve No. 4 that would "ensure maximum protection" for more than 13 million acres in the reserve.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 6th, 2023 4:43pm

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Testing Shows Phantom Ranch Water OK To Drink At Grand Canyon

Water at Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park that had shown to carry e.Coli bacteria late last month is once again safe to drink and cook with and the boil water advisory that had been issued has been lifted, a park release said Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - September 6th, 2023 1:25pm

Glacier National Park Heading Into Seasonal Operation Changes

As the autumn season approaches, operations in Glacier National Park in Montana will start winding down.

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By Compiled From N... - September 6th, 2023 2:30am

Water Conservation Measures Ordered For Grand Canyon's South Rim

Renewed water woes at Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday forced conservation measures to be implemented on the South Rim, where water supplies have dipped due to pumping problems.

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By Compiled From N... - September 5th, 2023 11:32am

Everglades Visitors Getting New Lodging Option

Anybody who has ever camped at Flamingo in the Everglades has first hand experience with the relentless hordes of mosquitos. As a tent camper I’ve had mosquitos practically carry me away even in January. But there is now a more civilized Everglades alternative.

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By Fred Mays - September 6th, 2023 9:01am

Reopening Of Death Valley National Park Will Take Time

There is no date for reopening storm-battered Death Valley National Park, and it might take until December to fully repair all the damage to roads done by the remnants of Hurricane Hilary last month.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 3rd, 2023 9:04am

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Body Of Missing Climber Found In Glacier National Park

The body of a missing climber in Glacier National Park in Montana was found late Friday morning. A park release said searchers found the body of Adam Fuselier, 32, from Castle Pines, Colorado, about 11 a.m.

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By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2023 5:05pm

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