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Floodwaters Forcing Closures At Voyageurs National Park

Floodwaters have forced closures around Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota, ranging from the Rainy Lake Visitor Center and boat launch to many operations at Kettle Falls.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2022 5:01pm

Grumpy Bison, Raging Waters, And Sharks Are Risky Aspects Of The National Parks

A young Ohio woman was the first to find out this year just how dangerous it is to approach bison in Yellowstone National Park, though grumpy bison are not the only risks to avoid during your summer in the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 2nd, 2022 2:30am

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Exploring Forbidden Seas And Barbarous Coasts

New Bedford Whaling National Historical Park appears is a small but important memorial to energy industry workers of the past. Whaling ships sailing into and out of port at New Bedford were once as common a sight as today’s fuel tanker trucks hauling gas and diesel on interstate highways across the country.

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By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - June 12th, 2022 9:04am

UPDATE |Rockfall Again Limits Access To Zion National Park

A rockfall temporarily limited access to Zion National Park via the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway, closing the road Wednesday afternoon from Canyon Junction to the East Entrance Station.

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By Compiled From N... - June 2nd, 2022 11:27am

Grand Teton National Officials Suggesting Tips For Your Summer Visit

With summer crowds starting to descend on Grand Teton National Park, park staff has a list of recommendations if you're planning to visit this year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 1st, 2022 2:30am

Around The Parks: Too Hot To Hike, Historic Photos, Pecos Reopens, And More

A glance around the National Park System reveals that sometimes it's just too hot to hike, and that historic photos can better inform visitors. Those are just two of the items that can help you have a better experience in the parks in the coming weeks and months.

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By Compiled From N... - June 1st, 2022 9:12am

Lachine Canal Has New Offerings For 20th Anniversary

Paddleboarding will now be welcome on part of the Lachine Canal National Historic Site, which is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its reopening this year.

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By NPT Staff - May 31st, 2022 7:47am

Celebrating The Songbird Migration At Point Pelee

As the sun sinks without fanfare over the southernmost tip of mainland Canada, the nocturnal and normally elusive American woodcock makes his presence known with a strange, repetitive and decidedly nasal sound.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 3rd, 2024 1:06pm

Higher Snake River Flows Mean Lower Jackson Lake Levels At Grand Teton National Park

The Bureau of Reclamation is increasing outflows from Jackson Lake, timed to coincide with the natural peak (high) flows. As higher temperatures across the basin are anticipated, Jackson Lake inflows, the Snake River, and major tributaries are forecasted to peak over the Memorial Day weekend.

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By Compiled From N... - May 27th, 2022 2:30am

Point Reyes NS Announces Summer Weekend & Holiday Beach Closure For Nesting Snowy Plovers

It's time at Point Reyes National Seashore for its annual beach closure for the protection of nesting federally-threatened snowy plovers. Each year the park on the California coast closes the stretch of beach between the North Beach parking lot and the mouth of Abbotts Lagoon. This closure is in effect for each Saturday, Sunday, and holiday from Saturday, May 28, through Monday, September 5, 2022.

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By Compiled From N... - May 27th, 2022 2:30am

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