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A Visit To North America's Only Authenticated Viking Site

Six armed Vikings perched on a wooden platform atop a rocky hill at the tip of the Great Northern Peninsula in Newfoundland, all but one facing southeast to symbolize how this place was once a base camp for Norse explorations.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:55am

UPDATE | National Parks On Alert For Flooding From Tropical Storm Hilary

Flash flood watches stretched from Utah to California on Friday and parts of Joshua Tree National Park in the Golden State were closed as a precaution against any flooding caused by Tropical Storm Hilary.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 18th, 2023 5:50pm

Fire Ban In Effect At Olympic National Park

A ban on wood and charcoal fires took effect in Olympic National Park on Friday due to heightened fire danger.

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By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2023 10:17am

Blue Ridge Parkway Campground Closing Early Due To Staffing Shortage

An inability to hire enough staff for this summer is forcing Blue Ridge Parkway officials to close the Otter Creek Campground for the season on August 24.

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By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2023 2:30am

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Fire Ban Takes Effect Friday At Mount Rainier National Park

Increased fire danger at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state has led to a ban on wood and charcoal fires that takes effect Friday.

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By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2023 2:30am

New Cape Breton Festival Celebrates Atlantic Salmon Recovery

A festival that celebrates the iconic Atlantic salmon debuts this weekend in Cape Breton Highlands National Park. Fishtival runs Aug. 18 to 20 in the Nova Scotia park.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2023 2:30am

Marine Adventures In Nunavut's Protected High Arctic Waters

As the M/V Ocean Endeavour pushed cautiously through a challenging patch of sea ice on route to clearing customs in Resolute, a couple of harp seals frolicked in the water of Lancaster Sound just off the ship’s bow. Their heads popped straight up so they could playfully stare us down for a few seconds before disappearing briefly and then bobbing to the surface in a never-ending loop.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 29th, 2024 2:19pm

Gros Morne National Parks Celebrates 50th Anniversary

It will be free to enter Gros Morne National Park this weekend to mark the Newfoundland park and UNESCO World Heritage Site’s 50th anniversary.

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By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2023 2:15am

Bandelier National Monument Camping Fees Going Up October 1

A jump in camping fees at Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico is coming October 1.

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By Compiled From N... - August 11th, 2023 2:30am

Elevator Woes Strike Wind Cave National Park, Stop Cave Tours

Elevator woes have again hit Wind Cave National Park, forcing a stop in cave tours at least until early September.

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By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2023 10:29am

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