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Months after they wrote Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack regarding a private company being paid tens of millions of dollars to manage the website that serves as a national portal for accessing recreational activities on federal lands, Sens. Chuck Grassley and John Barasso are still waiting for answers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 1st, 2023 2:45am

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National Parks Remain Open As Compromise Prevents Government Shutdown

An 11th-hour compromise Saturday averted a shutdown of the federal government for at least 45 days, allowing the National Park System to remain open.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 30th, 2023 7:25pm

Man Missing In Rocky Mountain National Park

A search has been ongoing for a Colorado man reported missing on the western side of Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - September 30th, 2023 11:30am

Trails I’ve Hiked: Simpson River And Marble Canyon

During her road trip through four Canadian Rockies national parks, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson managed to hike a few trails, two of which are in Kootenay National Park. She writes about these hikes for the Traveler’s “Trails I’ve Hiked” series.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 30th, 2023 3:00am

National Parks Will Close If Government Shuts Down

Tourism tied to the National Park System, and the highly popular Fat Bear Week at Katmai National Park and Preseve, will take a blow if a Congressional government funding impasse leads to a shutdown Sunday.