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Cruising Western Brook Pond, Gros Morne’s Landlocked Freshwater Fjord

According to the Dictionary of Newfoundland English, a pond is a “natural body of still water of any size.” So that explains how a landlocked freshwater fjord that’s 10 miles long, 540 feet deep and surrounded by towering cliffs came to be called Western Brook Pond.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 6:02am

Dry Tortugas National Park's Campground To Close For Construction Project

Work to repair a moat wall at Dry Tortugas National Park in Florida will spur a 45-day closure of the Garden Key Campground later this spring.

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By Compiled From N... - February 18th, 2024 2:30am

Now's Your Chance To Kayak In Death Valley National Park

Now's your chance — possibly that once in a lifetime chance — to paddle your kayak in Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2024 4:15pm

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Valles Caldera National Preserve Backcountry Vehicle Passes Now Available

The National Park Service is providing vehicle access to the backcountry of Valles Caldera National Monument in New Mexico via reservation.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2024 2:30am

Blue Ridge Parkway Proposing Increase In Camping Fees

The National Park Service is proposing an increase in camping fees at the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia and North Carolina.

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By Compiled From N... - February 16th, 2024 4:20am

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Capitol Reef National Park's Scenic Drive Could Close For Construction

Capitol Reef National Park's most-traveled road, the Scenic Drive that runs from park headquarters at Fruita south to the Capitol Gorge Trailhead, likely will be closed from April through October to allow for rehabilitation.

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By Compiled From N... - February 12th, 2024 2:30am

Walking with George

When people ask me about visiting a national park, especially one of the historic sites, I usually recommend starting with the visitor center. But I will make an exception today. When you go to George Washington Carver National Monument in rural southwestern Missouri, start with the nature trail.

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

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Magnolia Plantation At Cane River Creole National Historical Park To Reopen

Cane River Creole National Historical Park will reopen the Magnolia Plantation on Saturday following an almost six-month closure due to road repair work. The Magnolia Plantation grounds and outbuildings will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Park staff will conduct tours of the grounds Wednesday through Sunday at 2:30 p.m.

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By Compiled From N... - February 7th, 2024 2:30am

Visitor Center For Stonewall National Monument Will Celebrate LGBTQ+ History

On the wet January day that I met National Park rangers Julie Burna and Callie Tominsky in Greenwich Village to talk about the first U.S. national monument dedicated to LGBTQ+ rights and history, we ducked into a coffeeshop to escape the drizzle and the relentless din of New York traffic.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 6:04am

Applications Being Accepted For Noncommercial Float Trips Through Grand Canyon

The National Park Service is accepting applications for noncommercial river trip permits to raft the Colorado River through Grand Canyon National Park for specific launch dates within calendar year 2025.

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By Compiled From N... - February 4th, 2024 2:30am

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