Parks in the News

More Than A Dozen Parks Closed By Idalia

Hurricane Idalia's charge across Florida on Wednesday prompted more than a dozen units of the National Park System to close in the face of forecasts calling for heavy rains, high winds, storm surges, and possibly tornadoes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2023 1:39pm

Contract Issued To Bolster Tidal Basin At National Mall

A nearly $113 million contract has been awarded for work to rehabilitate the failing seawalls around a portion of the Tidal Basin and along the Potomac River through West Potomac Park in Washington, D.C.

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

National Park Service Launches Mi Parque, Mi Historia Campaign

The National Park Service has launched “Mi Parque, Mi Historia,” a campaign that invites Hispanic/Latino communities, families, and individuals to share their personal connection to parks and the outdoors.

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

Hurricane Idalia Prompting More National Park Closures

National Park System units along the Carolinas were making plans Tuesday to close before the remnants of Hurricane Idalia reached them.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2023 12:44pm

Ten Projects Land Funds To Support Protection Of America’s Native Cultures

The National Park Service is distributing $603,149 for 10 projects across the country to support the protection of America’s Native cultures.

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By Compiled From N... - August 29th, 2023 2:30am

Mormon Row Historic Structures Being Preserved At Grand Teton National Park

The National Park Service and Grand Teton National Park Foundation are working in partnership to preserve and rehabilitate buildings at the historic Roy Chambers Homestead, which is part of the Mormon Row Historic District in Grand Teton National Park. The Mormon Row Road will be closed from north of Ditch Creek to south of the Roy Chambers site through October for renovation activities.

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By Compiled From N... - August 29th, 2023 2:30am

UPDATE 2 | Hurricane Idalia Tracking Towards National Parks

As Tropical Storm Idalia turned into a hurricane Monday, units of the National Park System from Florida to Georgia were preparing for the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2023 4:35pm

Essay: The Proposed Ambler Mine And Road And Its Implications

How might a 211-mile-long road impact Kobuk Valley National Park and the Kobuk Wild and Scenic River?

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2023 2:30am

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Flash Flood Might Have Played Role In Death Of Bryce Canyon National Park Visitor

Flash flooding might have played a role in the death of an Arizona woman at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2023 8:03pm

E. Coli Found Present In Grand Canyon’s Roaring Springs Water System

E. coli bacteria were found in the water supply on August 25, 2023 in the immediate area of Phantom Ranch at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. These bacteria can cause illness and are a particular concern for people with weakened immune systems.

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By Compiled From N... - August 25th, 2023 6:30pm

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