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Rocky Mountain National Park Backcountry Reservations To Reopen Thursday

Rocky Mountain National Park's reservation system for backcountry campsites, which was overloaded by demand earlier this month, is set to reopen Thursday for dates ranging from July into October.

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By NPT Staff - March 16th, 2021 3:04pm

Visitor Stats Reveal How Canada's Parks And Historic Sites Fared In 2020

Even a global pandemic couldn’t knock Banff National Park off the top of the list of Canada’s most visited national parks. Rouge National Urban Park saw more visitors than ever before as urbanites looked for quick and close outdoor escapes. And a Quebec island that once served as a quarantine station for new immigrants, and is now a national historic site, enjoyed a summer surge in popularity.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

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Point Pelee National Park Cancels Festival Of Birds

The annual Festival of Birds at Point Pelee National Park is going virtual in the face of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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By NPT Staff - March 12th, 2021 2:30am

Restoration Of Chateau At Oregon Caves National Monument To Begin This Summer

Restoration of the historic Chateau at Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve has been delayed due to additional studies of the lodge, but now is expected to get underway this summer.

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By NPT Staff - March 12th, 2021 1:45am

Grand Teton Officials Announce Plans For Healthy Visits This Year

Grand Teton National Park officials say they are modifying operations to protect the health of park employees, volunteers, partners and visitors this summer.

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By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2021 1:45am

Alcatraz Island To Reopen At Golden Gate National Recreation Area

Golden Gate National Recreation Area in California plans to reopen access to Alcatraz Island on March 15.

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By NPT Staff - March 18th, 2021 3:45am

One Of Canada's Least Visited Parks Will Stay Closed This Year

Tuktut Nogait National Park will remain closed for all of 2021 due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Icefields Parkway Viewpoint Closed Until August In Alberta

One of the most popular viewpoints along the Icefields Parkway in Banff National Park will remain closed until August for a second summer of construction.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Boaters Heading To Grand Teton National Park Can Get Permits Online

If you're planning to boat in Grand Teton National Park this summer you can order your boating permit online, but you'll still need to stop to have your craft inspected for aquatic invaders.

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By NPT Staff - March 6th, 2021 2:00am

Rush To The Outdoors Has Challenged Recreation.Gov

Through the wizardry of the Internet and computer software, your ability to reserve one of more than 100,000 campsites, cabins, or even fire lookouts that are no longer used as fire lookouts is just a click away. Or so you think.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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