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Lawsuit: More Livestock Grazing Near Yellowstone Would Be Bad For Grizzlies

A decision by the U.S. Forest Service to expand livestock grazing just north of Yellowstone National Park is a death sentence for grizzly bears in the area, according to a lawsuit aimed at overturning the move.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2022 2:30am

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Mystery Photo 65: That's A Mighty Fine Bridge, But Which Park Claims It?

I think we'll all agree that's a mighty fine looking bridge. But where in the National Park System is it? We'll take your guesses below in the comment section. If you have no clue, the answer will be revealed tomorrow.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2022 2:30am

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Jasper's Wildfire Continues But Visitors Welcomed Back

Parks Canada is welcoming visitors back to Jasper National Park now that transmission power has been restored to the townsite of Jasper and outlying areas and Whistlers Campground.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2022 2:45am

Bunker Hill Monument Restoration Progresses

Work on restoring Bunker Hill Monument and grounds at the park in Boston have largely been completed, with the Lodge scheduled to reopen in early October following additional work.

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By Compiled From N... - September 15th, 2022 2:30am

Ruby Beach Reopens At Olympic National Park

With construction work done, access to Ruby Beach in Olympic National Park in Washington state has reopened.

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By Compiled From N... - September 15th, 2022 2:30am

National Park Foundation Invests $1.7 Million In Park Partners

The National Park Foundation is investing nearly $2 million in park partners across the country, from the Friends of Mammoth Cave to help it establish a social media strategy to the North Country Trail Association so it can create a trail protection program.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2022 2:30am

New Floods Close Death Valley Roads

Yet another round of rainstorms has shut down most roads in Death Valley National Park, with the only access to the park on Wednesday from the east.

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By Compiled From N... - September 14th, 2022 5:14pm

Exploring Katmai National Park's Mysterious Valley Of 10,000 Smokes

Dark, heavy skies threaten to unleash a torrent. Undaunted, the single-engine’s propellor rumbles defiantly and roars to life, promising adventure as my float plane taxis upriver from tiny King Salmon, Alaska, headed for the mysterious Valley of Ten Thousand Smokes at Katmai National Park and Preserve.

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By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - September 14th, 2022 2:45am

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Legislation Would Allow Expansion Of Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monument

Kathadin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine could grow by nearly 43,000 acres under legislation the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources will consider next week.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 14th, 2022 2:45am

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UPDATE | National Park Service Broadens Tribal Involvement In Stewardship Of Parks

The National Park Service is moving to strengthen "the role of American Indian and Alaska Native Tribes, Alaska Natives entities, and the Native Hawaiian Community in federal land management," a development that Park Service Director Chuck Sams said "will help ensure tribal governments have an equal voice in the planning and management" of the park system.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 13th, 2022 4:54pm