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National Park Service Silent On Dropping Public Input On Cell Tower Installations

National Park Service officials in Washington have been silent on retaining a Trump administration policy not to seek public involvement on proposals to locate cell towers in the National Park System or to provide other pertinent information surrounding the towers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2022 2:30am

Hopewell Ceremonial Earthworks Nominated For Inclusion On World Heritage List

Hopewell Culture National Historical Park in Ohio has been included in the nomination of a collection of earthworks that dates back more than 1,000 years ago to the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization's World Heritage List.

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By Compiled From N... - March 25th, 2022 2:30am

Grand Canyon National Park Proposing To Charge For Tuweep Access

Should you have to pay to enter the Tuweep Visitor Use Area at Grand Canyon National Park? Park staff wants to know, as it is proposing to levy a $2 ticket fee per vehicle entering that part of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - March 25th, 2022 2:30am

Where Have All the (Big) Cypress Trees Gone ... And Are They Coming Back?

If you’ve driven through US 41 or along I-75 through Big Cypress National Preserve, there’s no doubt that you’ve marveled at beauty of the cypress trees that are patch-worked into the sawgrass prairies throughout this swampland.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2022 2:30am

UPDATE | California Coastal Commission Raises Concerns With Point Reyes NS Ag Plan

A plan the National Park Service developed at Point Reyes National Seashore to manage cattle operations could be derailed by the California Coastal Commission because of the Park Service's failure to produce promised reports on dealing with the impacts from the livestock operations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 24th, 2022 2:30am

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Senators Want Briefing On National Park Crowding From NPS Director Sams

National Park Service Director Chuck Sams has been asked to provide the Senate Subcommittee on National Parks with a briefing on issues with heavy visitation in some corners of the National Park System.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2022 2:45am

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Everglades' West Lake Trail Reopens To The Public

The West Lake Trail at Everglades National Park has reopened to the public after a year of repairs.

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By Compiled From N... - March 23rd, 2022 2:45am

UN Climate Report Highlights Importance Of Everglades Restoration

The newly released United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report contains stern warnings for Florida while stressing the critical importance of wetland restoration in mitigating climate change impacts.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2022 2:30am

The Traveler Can Help Round Out Your National Park Resource Library

Can you ever have enough resource materials in your personal national parks library? It's doubtful. And if you're looking to add some resources, the National Parks Traveler can help you.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 23rd, 2022 2:30am

Photography In The National Parks: Following In The Footsteps Of Lewis And Clark, Part 2

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson continues her explorations following the Washington state portion of the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail. In her second photo column about the national historic trail, Rebecca writes about what she saw and photographed during her exploration of Beacon Rock State Park and the Mighty Columbia River.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 22nd, 2022 4:00am