Tropical Storm Helene has blown away, but units of the National Park System are struggling to recover in her wake. All of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina remained closed Sunday, many roads in Great Smoky Mountains National Park were closed, and Congaree National Park in South Carolina was closed due to loss of power and functioning water systems.

As Tropical Storm Helene continues its northward trajectory through the Gulf of Mexico, gaining strength along the way, some units of the National Park System were closing before the storm hits.

So many stories, so little time. At least it feels like that when trying to stay atop news from around the National Park System. With that challenge in mind, here's a look at some topics we haven't had time to fully develop.

Assateague Island National Seashore has reopened beaches that were closed earlier this week due to medical wastes and other garbage washing ashore.