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Search Underway In Shenandoah National Park

A search is underway in Shenandoah National Park for Jerry Bailey. Mr. Bailey was reported missing to Shenandoah National Park Rangers early September 1, 2023. His backpack was found in Pinefield Hut off Skyline Drive near mile 75.2.

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By Compiled From N... - September 1st, 2023 2:00pm

National Park Sites Reopening After Idalia

Many units of the National Park System that closed due to storm Idalia have either reopened or announced plans to reopen Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 4:45pm

Search Ongoing For Missing Climber At Glacier National Park

Search efforts were ongoing Thursday in Glacier National Park in Montana for Adam Fuselier, a 32-year-old man from Castle Pines, Colorado, who has been missing since Tuesday.

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By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 12:17pm

Fishing Suspended At Shenandoah National Park

Low stream flows and warm waters have prompted a closure on all rivers and streams in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to fishing.

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By Compiled From N... - August 31st, 2023 12:00pm

"Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration" To Benefit Santa Monica Mountains NRA

Blazing Star Arts Fused Glass will present a solo show and sale benefitting the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area from September 3 to October 29. The show, “Glass Reflections, Nature’s Inspiration,” features handmade artwork and functional art glass inspired by the Western National Parks and Recreation Areas.

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By NPT Staff - August 31st, 2023 2:30am

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

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