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Actor Pierce Brosnan Fined For Walking In Thermal Area At Yellowstone National Park

Actor Pierce Brosnan dodged a somewhat hefty fine for walking in a restricted thermal area at Yellowstone National Park, with the federal magistrate fining him $500 while the U.S. Attorney's Office had sought a $5,000 fine plus two years' probation for him.

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By Compiled From N... - November 19th, 2024 1:09pm

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Valles Caldera Bringing Back Entrance Fees In 2025

After entrance fee collection was paused in 2017, Valles Caldera National Preserve will again collect fees in 2025.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:35am

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A Brief History Of Yellowstone Volcano Observatory Webcams

To mark the demise of the webcam that provided views of Yellowstone Lake since 2017, let’s take a look back the history of YVO webcams in Yellowstone National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 19th, 2024 2:30am

Joshua Tree National Park To Increase Camping And Amenity Fees

Joshua Tree National Park will be increasing fees at the beginning of 2025, including doubling admission fees to the park.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:30am

Great Smoky Mountains Finishes Restoration Of Ramsey Cascades Trail

Beloved trail reopens in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By justin.housman - November 19th, 2024 2:15am

Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site's Hurricane Helene Cleanup Updates

Cleanup efforts are making progress at Carl Sandburg Home National Historic Site.

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By justin.housman - November 18th, 2024 2:30am

Six Tribes Sign Historic Preservation Agreements With National Park Service

The NPS collaborates with Tribes to transfer historic preservation responsibilities and empower Tribal Historic Preservation Offices.

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By justin.housman - November 18th, 2024 2:30am

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Grand Canyon National Park Wants Input On Potential Camping Fee Increases

Grand Canyon National Park officials are proposing campground fee increases beginning April, 2025, and want your input.

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By justin.housman - November 18th, 2024 2:30am

Washington Company Agrees To Pay $900,000 For Resource Damage At Lake Roosevelt NRA

A Washington state utility company has agreed to pay $900,000 in damages for natural resource and archaeological damage it caused at Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area while moving a power pole.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 18th, 2024 2:42am

Olympic National Park Water Infrastructure Project Mitigation Plans Now Available For Public Review

You can review mitigation plans for a water infrastructure project at Olympic National Park's Hurricane Ridge.

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By justin.housman - November 17th, 2024 2:30am

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