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Waco Mammoth National Monument Should See Longest Period Of Totality From Eclipse

If you're planning to go in search of a great place to watch the upcoming solar eclipse, you can't go wrong with national parks in Texas. Both Waco Mammoth National Monument and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will enjoy more than 4 minutes of totality.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 28th, 2024 8:27am

Your Artificial Travel Agent For A Yellowstone Vacation

Can artificial intelligence safely create a vacation to Yellowstone National Park? Don't bet on it.

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By Bob Pahre - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Operational Updates From Lake Mead National Recreation Area

This report informs the public and partners of Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada of safety concerns, scheduled maintenance, trail closures, concessioner information, and events that may impact the use of park resources over the next two weeks.

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By Compiled From N... - March 27th, 2024 2:30am

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Rain Helps Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On Shenandoah National Park Fire

Weekend rains helped firefighters gain the upper hand on the Rocky Branch Fire in Shenandoah National Park. As of Tuesday morning it was reported to be 76 percent contained, and all of Skyline Drive was expected to be open to traffic on Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - March 26th, 2024 11:34am

Lessons In Rewilding The Scottish Highlands

On the way back to Cairngorms National Park after a joyous day at the seaside filled with grey seals, wading birds and dunes, tour guide Joe Mann pulls the van over and asks us to get out and stand along the highway. He gives us a minute to absorb the Scottish landscape before posing what is clearly a loaded question.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 5:51am

New Roof And Remodeled Lobby Arrive At Mammoth Cave Hotel

A new roof and remodeled lobby area at the Mammoth Cave National Park hotel in Kentucky were celebrated by officials to mark the end of a six-year effort to fix the original roof on the building constructed in 1965.

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By Compiled From N... - March 24th, 2024 2:30am

Construction To Close Everglades National Park Visitor Facilities In Everglades City

Everglades National Park’s visitor facilities on the Gulf Coast in Everglades City will close to the public April 1 during construction of the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center. The closure is necessary for visitor safety and includes the canoe and kayak launch, the visitor contact station and adjacent parking areas.

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By Compiled From N... - March 25th, 2024 11:03am

Planning And Preparing For A National Park Trip

Nowadays, a visit to a unit of the National Park System requires at least a minimal amount of planning and preparation. Whether you fly, drive, cruise, or ride the rails, planning your park travel ensures a much more enjoyable stay. Contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson shares her own planning and preparation routine for a safe and enjoyable park visit.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 23rd, 2024 4:55pm

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Crews Battling Wildfire At Shenandoah National Park

A wildfire burning in a section of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia on Thursday promptedthe closure of nearly ten miles of Skyline Drive as well as sections of the Appalachian Trail.

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By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2024 10:48am

Yurok Tribe To Gain 125 Acres To Serve As Gateway To Redwoods National And State Parks

An ecologically rich and culturally important 125-acre tract of land adjacent to Redwood National and State Parks will be transferred to the Yurok Tribe with plans to transform it into a gateway for visitors to the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 21st, 2024 2:30am

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