Parks in the News

Death Valley National Park's Scotty's Castle To Finally Reopen For Walking Tours

Scotty's Castle, in Death Valley National Park, is re-opening for walking tours on select Saturdays and Sundays, starting December 7, 2024.

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By justin.housman - November 29th, 2024 5:46am

National Park Service Rehabilitating Cosby Entrance Road At Great Smoky Mountains

Great Smoky Mountains National Park on December 9 will begin a rehabilitation of the 2.3-mile-long Cosby Entrance Road from Tennessee State Route 32 to the gate of Cosby Campground.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 29th, 2024 2:30am

Mount Rainier National Park Is Looking For Seasonal Rental Properties For 2025

Have a property you'd lease to the federal government at Mount Rainier? The NPS is interested.

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By justin.housman - November 28th, 2024 10:45am

2024 Winter Schedule And What To Expect Thanksgiving Weekend In Zion National Park

Here's What You Need To Know For Winter And Thanksgiving Weekend At Zion.

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By justin.housman - November 28th, 2024 10:42am

Acadia National Park Extending Reservation Periods For Campgrounds

The window for reserving campsites at Acadia National Park in Maine is stretching out in December, when 90 percent of available sites will open for reservation six months ahead of your planned arrival.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 28th, 2024 2:30am

A Receding Lake Mead Has A Serious Illegal Road Situation

Illegal road use is damaging parts of Lake Mead National Recreation Area. NPS funding is on the way to fix it.

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By justin.housman - November 27th, 2024 2:28pm

New Wilderness Permit And Group Campsite Fees Coming To Black Canyon And Curecanti In 2025

Look out for fee increases at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area.

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By justin.housman - November 27th, 2024 2:32pm

Olympic National Park Announces Winter Operations

Heading to Olympic National Park this winter? Check out this guide to their winter hours first.

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By justin.housman - November 27th, 2024 2:15am

Another Pipeline Break Spurs Water Conservation Measures At Grand Canyon National Park

Another break in the pipeline that carries water from the North Rim to the South Rim at Grand Canyon National Park has forced water conservation measures to be implemeneted on the South Rim.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 26th, 2024 2:43pm

Winter Operations Update For Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Before heading to Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area this winter, be sure to check out this list of winter closures and service interruptions.

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By justin.housman - November 26th, 2024 11:17am

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