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Although not as famous as Old Faithful Geyser or Grand Prismatic Spring, the features of West Thumb Geyser Basin are some of the most varied and beautiful in Yellowstone National Park. From hot pools to offshore hot springs to sinter terraces to submarine explosion craters, West Thumb is an exciting natural laboratory!

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2024 5:42am

Body Of Dead 24-Year-Old Hiker Found In Big Bend National Park

Park officials at Big Bend National Park report they've discovered the body of a 24-year-old hiker.

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By justin.housman - October 29th, 2024 2:10am

Wyoming Backs Utah’s Quest To Seize BLM Land, May Want Other Fed Property

Wyoming is backing an effort by Utah to wrest ownership of U.S. Bureau of Land Management land from the federal government, arguing that states could “develop the land to attract prospective citizens.”

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2024 9:57am

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Following The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath

Long before airways, highways, and even railways crisscrossed the country, rivers – our great waterways – were used regularly to transport goods and passengers.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 28th, 2024 2:30am

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Lassen National Park's Red Foxes May Get Genetic 'Rescue' To Save The Species

Montane red foxes in Lassen Volcanic National Park are threatened by inbreeding. A new study show a potential solution.

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By justin.housman - October 28th, 2024 11:21am

From Confederate general to Cherokee heritage: Why returning the name Kuwohi to the Great Smoky Mountains matters

It’s not every day that the name of a mountain is restored to the one used by Indigenous peoples for centuries.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 27th, 2024 2:30am

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National Park Service Adds 14 New Listings To The National Underground Railroad Network To Freedom Program

The National Park Service has added 14 new listings in 11 states to the National Underground Railroad Network to Freedom Program.

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By justin.housman - October 27th, 2024 8:09am

National Parks In The Western Carolinas Continue To Dig Out In The Wake Of Hurricane Helene

Park properties in the Western Carolinas are still digging out after Hurricane Helene.

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By justin.housman - October 27th, 2024 2:15am

New 'Selfie Control' Instagram Filter Tells Tourists When They're Way Too Close To Big Animals

Jackson Hole's Travel and Tourism Board Wants you to exercise some Selfie Control and stay safely away from large animals with their new Instagram filter.

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By justin.housman - October 26th, 2024 2:40am

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Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National Park Officially Closed For The Season

If you're planning to drive Trail Ridge Road in Rocky Mountain National Park you'll have to wait for the summer thaw. The road is closed as of October 25.

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By justin.housman - October 25th, 2024 1:45pm

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