National Parks Traveler

While Kīlauea volcano in Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is not erupting, more signs of increased unrest are occurring as earthquakes spike in the upper East Rift Zone near Puhimau Crater. As a precaution, the park has closed Chain of Craters Road at the intersection near Devastation parking lot and nearby areas.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 5:00pm

Efforts Continue At Fighting Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Efforts continue battling the Rich Mountain Fire in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which has grown to six acres.

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By Compiled From N... - November 21st, 2023 9:45am

Canada Starts To Rectify Land Grab At Pacific Rim National Park Reserve

Parks Canada and Pacheedaht First Nation have signed a ground-breaking agreement that returns the use of ?A:?b?e:?s (Middle Beach) in Pacific Rim National Park Reserve to the Nation in advance of Treaty settlement.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2023 2:30am

The Mystery Of Flagg Ranch, OR, The Case Of The Unknown Ignimbrite

Near the south boundary of Yellowstone National Park is a curious ash flow deposit of unknown origin. Geologists from Montana State University took on the challenge of solving the mystery.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2023 5:26am

Gettysburg tells the story of more than a battle − the military park shows what national ‘reconciliation’ looked like for decades after the Civil War

Gettysburg tells the story of more than a battle − the military park shows what national ‘reconciliation’ looked like for decades after the Civil War.

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By NPT Staff - November 21st, 2023 2:30am

Great Smoky Mountains Closes Campgrounds, Roads Due To Winds, Fire Danger

Campgrounds and roads closed Monday in Great Smoky Mountains Natinoal Park due to a forecast calling for "dangerously high winds" and extreme fire danger.

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By Compiled From N... - November 20th, 2023 12:26pm

Badlands National Park, Mount Rushmore National Memorial Move To Ban Air Tours

Commercial air tours will be banned over Badlands National Park and Mount Rushmore National Memorial under plans completed by the National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 20th, 2023 2:30am

How To Keep The Traveler's Lights On

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