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Wildfires that threatened iconic trees and burned north-to-south through parks, billions of dollars allocated to the National Park Service for maintenance work and improvements, restoration of two national monuments, and Senate confirmation of a National Park Service director were among the top stories from around the National Park System in 2021.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 1st, 2022 1:45am

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Thanks To All Who Made The National Parks Traveler Possible This Year

It's been an incredible year across the National Park System and for the National Parks Traveler, and for that we thank our readers, listeners, and incredible contributors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2021 2:15am

Climate Change And Popularity Dual Threats To Fire Island National Seashore

Dual threats -- climate change and growing popularity -- have combined to alter the experience and threaten the barrier island setting of Fire Island National Seashore.

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By Lori Sonken - December 31st, 2021 2:15am

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Looking Ahead To Coverage Of The National Park System In 2022...

What will 2022 bring to the National Park System? There are plenty of unknowns, but there are some "knowns," as well, when it comes to what the National Parks Traveler will be reporting on.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 31st, 2021 2:00am

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2021 Year In Review - Another Year of Photography During The Pandemic

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson joined the ranks of others escaping to the national parks in 2021 and returned with enough written and photographic material for a year’s worth of photo columns. In this 2021 Year in Review, Rebecca shares her favorites with you.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 30th, 2021 4:00am

Help Make National Parks Traveler's Year-End Campaign Successful

There is no shortage of "news" outlets in the world. How reputable they all are, well, that's debatable. At the National Parks Traveler, our reputation is on display every day of the year, and readers appreciate our efforts to see that our news coverage is fair and balanced.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 30th, 2021 2:00am

Traveler Profile: Kurt Repanshek

Kurt Repanshek is the founder and editor-in-chief of National ParksTraveler.

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By NPT Staff - December 29th, 2021 2:00am

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National Park Service Offering Five Entrance-Fee-Free Days In 2022

There will be five days in 2022 when you can enter for free a national park that normally charges an entrance fee.

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By Compiled From N... - December 29th, 2021 1:45am

Photography In The National Parks: Being Prepared And Knowing Your Limits

Are you ready for that national park trip? Traveling solo, or with one or more people? Is this a spur-of-the-moment choice or have you done a little research into things like the weather, the terrain, and/or the difficulty level of the trails in this park unit? Are you taking what you need for yourself and your camera?

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By Rebecca Latson - December 28th, 2021 4:00am

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2021 Year In Review: Stories That Deserve A Second, Or Third, Read

Some stories just deserve a second, or third, reading, either because you rushed through it the first time, you might have missed it, or the subject intrigues you. With that understood, here are some stories from the past year we think deserve another look.