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Road Work Will Temporarily Close Access To Points In Dinosaur National Monument

A stretch of the Harpers Corner Road in Dinosaur National Monument will be rebuilt and repaved this summer, necessitating closure of public access to trails, picnic areas, and overlooks.

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By Compiled From N... - May 14th, 2023 6:49am

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Trails I’ve Hiked: Stella Lake

Looking for some great views along a relatively short trail on which to stretch your legs after arriving in Great Basin National Park? Contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson suggests hiking the trail to Stella Lake.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 13th, 2023 3:00am

Recovering From Winter Will Delay Some Access At Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks

Access to some of the most popular destinations in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks will be delayed this spring, and in the case of Kings Canyon won't be possible this year, as crews continue to clean up and repair damage caused by winter's numerous storms.

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By Compiled From N... - May 12th, 2023 11:13am

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Big Cypress National Preserve Wildfire Could Force Evacuations

A growing wildfire in Big Cypress National Preserve in Florida is threatening to force area residents to evacuate.

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By Compiled From N... - May 12th, 2023 11:28am

Around The Parks: Acadia's Mountain, Fredericksburg Luminaria, Great Smoky Trails

Road paving in Acadia National Park, a special luminaria presentation at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, and a trail opening at Great Smoky Mountains National Park are some of the news events showing up across the National Park System.

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By Compiled From N... - May 12th, 2023 11:27am

In Costa Rica, Protecting Nature Comes Naturally

The first thing to know about sloths is that they usually look like hairy brown blobs draped over branches so high in the tree canopy that you need binoculars to see them.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 29th, 2024 2:37pm

Annual Pullman Railroad Days Coming To Pullman National Historical Park

Railroad history returns to the present later this month during the second annual Pullman Railroad Days at Pullman National Historical Park in Illinois.

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By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2023 2:30am

Rising Lake Powell Allows Houseboats And Large Vessels To Use Bullfrog North Ramp

Spring runoff has raised Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area by nearly 10 feet since April 30, allowing the National Park Service to open the Bullfrog North Boat Ramp to houseboats and larger vessels.

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By Compiled From N... - May 10th, 2023 11:40am

The Ancient Salt Trails: Once A Journey For Life; Now It’s A Ceremonial Quest

It was a well-trekked sandy trail leading us into the thick brush. A gentle breeze rustled the shrubs and straggling mesquite and ironwood trees. In an instant on the short track, we seemed to leave the Sonoran Desert behind and move into a stunted but lush preserve.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2023 3:00am

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Mandatory Shuttle Service At Bandelier National Monument To Launch In June

A shortage of staff is delaying the mandatory shuttle service for visitors to Bandelier National Monument in New Mexico.

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By Compiled From N... - May 7th, 2023 2:30am

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