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National Park Service Approves Yellowstone Bison Management Plan

The National Park Service has approved Yellowstone National Park’s plan for managing bison in the park, one that calls for an annual population ranging from 3,500-6,000 animals.

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By NPT Staff - July 24th, 2024 1:57pm

Microplastics Found In Waters In And Around Acadia National Park

Microplastic fibers, those tiny fuzzy filaments that have been spewed across the world, are swirling in the waters of Acadia National Park, according to a study from the University of Maine.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2024 4:11am

UPDATE | Yellowstone's Biscuit Basin, Site Of Hydrothermal Explosion, Could Be Closed Rest Of Year

The hydrothermal explosion that rocked Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin tossed rock blocks weighing hundreds of pounds short distances, sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air, and changed the personality of two hot springs, according to Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2024 5:11pm

Yellowstone's Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program Lottery

Hankering to explore Yellowstone National Park in the snow? Beginning August 1 you can apply to the 2024-2025 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 4:50am

UPDATE | Hydrothermal Explosion Rocks Corner Of Yellowstone National Park

A hydrothermal explosion rocked Tuesday morning rocked Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, sending a towering eruption of hot water, rocks, and other debris into the sky and sending visitors running.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 10:56am

Earthquakes Rattling Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Increased seismic activity below Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has prompted closure of the Chain of Craters Road and some other areas of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2024 12:13pm

A Small Hydrothermal Explosion At Norris Geyser Basin

An underappreciated geologic hazard in Yellowstone National Park is that of hydrothermal explosions.

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By NPT Staff - July 23rd, 2024 4:31am

National Park Fun Facts: Petrified Forest

Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is chock full of geology, color, and history. So here are a few fun facts about this national park about which you might or might not know.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 22nd, 2024 6:21pm

For 60 Years, This International Park In Canada Has Celebrated The Roosevelts

In the name of cross-border relations, I sip on King Cole orange pekoe tea from New Brunswick and eat gingersnaps connected to one of America’s favorite First Families while hearing what Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished as a diplomat, activist, United Nations spokesperson and political force.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:55am

Another Semi Descending Into Death Valley National Park Goes Up In Flames

The descent into Death Valley National Park from the west takes motorists down California 190 nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, a drop that has seen more than a few semi-trucks go up in flames.

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By Compiled From N... - July 19th, 2024 1:31pm

Drakesbad Guest Lodge And Warner Valley Campground At Lassen Volcanic National Park Remain Closed

The continuing aftermath of the Dixie Fire that roared through Lassen Volcanic National Park in 2021 is keeping the Drakesbad Guest Lodge and Warner Valley Campground in the park closed this summer.

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By Compiled From N... - July 19th, 2024 11:52am

Valles Caldera National Preserve Proposing To Collect Entrance Fees

Valles Caldera National Preserve in northern New Mexico is proposing to resume the collection of entrance fees and is seeking public input on it.

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By Compiled From N... - July 18th, 2024 3:01pm

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Whiskeytown National Recreation Area Bans Campfires

With temperatures expected to surpass 110° Fahrenheit this weekend, the National Park Service at Whiskeytown National Recreation Area has placed a temporary ban on campfires and barbecuing with briquettes.

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By Compiled From N... - July 17th, 2024 3:20pm

Blackwell School National Historic Site Officially Added To Park System

Blackwell School National Historic Site in Texas was officially added to the National Park System on Wednesday.

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By Compiled From N... - July 17th, 2024 11:37am

Wildfire Risk Leads To Closure Of Two Roads At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has closed sections of Mauna Loa Road and Hilina Pali Road to motorized vehicles until further notice due to the risk of wildfires.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 4:00pm

Humpback Whales Present At Glacier Bay National Park And Preserve

It's the wildlife that draws most visitors to Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, and those enjoying the park this week are probably getting opportunties to view humpback whales that summer in the 65-mile-long bay.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 1:23pm

Death Valley's Recent Heat Wave Saw 125+° Fahrenheit Temps For Nine Straight Days

The recent heat wave that baked the West was particularly brutal in Death Valley National Park, which saw nine consecutive days with the temperature reaching at least 125° Fahrenheit.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 12:57pm

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Pipeline Break Leads To Water Conservation At Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park's decrepit water pipeline has sprung another leak, leading to mandatory water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - July 16th, 2024 11:36am

Another U.S. Senator Has Questions About Recreation.Gov, Pushes For Investigation

A U.S. senator from California wants a review of how recreation.gov serves the American public trying to reserve a variety of activities across public lands managed by the National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, and other land-management agencies.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2024 4:44am

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Yellowstone GPS Stations Help Monitor Solar Storms That Cause Widespread Auroras

For a couple nights in May an extreme solar storm created a beautiful night sky for many people in areas that normally are too far away to see auroras. Some of the GPS stations in Yellowstone are among the tools used to monitor space weather like that solar storm.

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By NPT Staff - July 16th, 2024 4:44am

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