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Take A Hike At Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site

Get some exercise and learn some history by joining a ranger on a hike at Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site in Pennsylvania on August 1.

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By Compiled From N... - July 26th, 2021 1:45am

Outer Banks Park Units Seeing Heavy Visitation

On the Outer Banks of North Carolina, Cape Hatteras National Seashore, Fort Raleigh National Historic Site and Wright Brothers National Memorial through the first six months of the year experienced some of the highest levels of visitation ever recorded at those units.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2021 1:45am

New Fishing Pier At Rainy Lake In Voyageurs National Park

A celebration will be held July 31 at Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota to celebrate a new fishing pier at the Rainy Lake Visitor Center picnic grounds.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2021 1:45am

Backcountry Hikes Offered At Pecos National Historical Park

Pecos National Historical Park rangers will lead two hikes into the park's backcountry in August to visit ruins of long-ago pueblos.

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By Compiled From N... - July 22nd, 2021 1:45am

Dangling Rope Marina At Glen Canyon Closed For Rest Of Year

The remote Dangling Rope Marina at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has been closed for the rest of the year due to wind damage and low lake levels.

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By Compiled From N... - July 21st, 2021 1:45am

Water Woes Force Draw Down Of Jackson Lake At Grand Teton National Park

Water woes are reaching up to Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where Jackson Lake is going to be drawn down to send water to reservoirs downstream on the Snake River.

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By Compiled From N... - July 20th, 2021 5:23pm

When Exploring Yellowstone, Don't Be Afraid To Leave Old Faithful Behind

Really, that headline is no mistake. When visiting Yellowstone National Park in summer, you shouldn't be afraid to leave Old Faithful behind and go in search of geysers that allow you to enjoy them with a little more solitude.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 14th, 2021 2:00am

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Traveler Special Report: Drought, Heat Taking A Toll On National Parks In Southwest

The National Park Service plans for a warmer, drier future but record drought in the Southwest shows there’s no time to spare. National Parks Traveler is producing a multi-part series of articles this summer exploring the effects of climate change on the National Park System’s landscapes, wildlife, economics, and planning.

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By NPT Staff - August 12th, 2021 7:29pm

Temperature Reaches 135° Fahrenheit At Badwater In Death Valley

Monday's unofficial high temperature at Badwater in Death Valley National Park reached a sizzling 135° Fahrenheit, according to an organization that has been been conducting running events there for decades.

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By NPT Staff - July 12th, 2021 7:38pm

Caneel Bay Resort Future On Hold Pending Environmental Cleanup

Hazardous wastes dotting the Caneel Bay Resort at Virgin Islands National Park have halted negotiations regarding the resort's future while the National Park Service focuses on cleanup and further testing.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 12th, 2021 1:45am

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