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Bears Ears: Endangered Wilderness

What, more books on Bears Ears? Yes, and there cannot be too many books on this remarkable landscape at this moment when there is a chance that protection for this wonderful and sacred place will be restored. Trump took much of it away, now maybe Biden will bring it back.

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By John Miles - May 10th, 2021 2:00am

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Traveler Special Report: Is Padre Island's Renowned Sea Turtle Program Slipping Away?

After the National Park Service recruited Dr. Donna Shaver to build a sea turtle science program at Padre Island National Seashore, a role that saw her bring the program to international prominence, the agency now appears to be squandering her success and hoping she'll retire.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 19th, 2021 1:04pm

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Facelift On Tap For Waterton Lakes Golf Course

As the Waterton Lakes Golf Course is poised to turn 100 next year, its new management team is promising to modernize the historic public course and celebrate its connection to a famous Canadian architect.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

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North Rim Of Grand Canyon National Park To Open May 15

The gate at the entrance to the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park is scheduled to open for te 2021 season on May 15 at 6:30 a.m.

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By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2021 1:45am

Biden Administration Unveils Ambitious 30 By 30 Roadmap

Biden administration officials on Thursday unveiled an ambitious roadmap for pushing the country to conserve "at least' 30 percent of its lands and waters for nature by 2030, but it remains to be seen how much support Congress gives the initiative that currently has no estimated cost.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 6th, 2021 12:10pm

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Renamed Gulf Islands Campground Recognizes Indigenous Culture

In what’s being called “a step toward healing,” McDonald Campground in Gulf Islands National Park Reserve has been renamed SMONEĆTEN (pronounced smaw nitch tun) and the Douglas fir forest that it's in will be a place to appreciate Indigenous culture as well as nature.

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By NPT Staff - May 6th, 2021 2:30am

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Park People: Conversation With A Dark Sky Expert

David Saunders is an expert on the dark side of Terra Nova National Park. The man known unofficially as the park's "dark sky champion" celebrates the night skies, whether they're clear, full of stars or showing off the milky way.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:57am

Condors Over The Colorado River

It was as they were waiting for us. Almost as soon as we set foot on the historic Navajo Bridge at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, the condors took to the air, stretching their wings to catch a ride on the afternoon thermals.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Trails I've Hiked: Chimney Rock Canyon

Don't think that because historic Fruita seems to be mentioned in the same breadth with "Capitol Reef National Park" that this park isn't for hikers and backpackers. It is one of the more rugged and demanding parks in the system, one that tests not only how much water you can carry, but at times your route-finding skills.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 30th, 2021 1:45am

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Camping At Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state is moving to 100 percent reservations for all vehicle-accessible campgrounds. Because of this change, you will now able to reserve campsites right up to the day you arrive.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2021 1:45am

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