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The recent eruption at Nāpau Crater was the first on Kīlauea’s middle East Rift Zone (ERZ) in six years. We often remember the Pu‘u‘ō‘ō and Maunaulu eruptions when thinking about the middle East Rift Zone, but many lesser-known eruptions occurred on the rift zone in the past 200 years, including 11 during the 1960s!

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 31st, 2024 2:30am

Additional Sections Of Blue Ridge Parkway In North Carolina Reopen

Another 50+ miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina have been reopened.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 30th, 2024 11:38am

Public Reaction Sought On Proposal To Improve Yellowstone National Park’s Northeast Entrance Road

A proposal to improve nearly 30 miles of Yellowstone National Park's Northeast Entrance Road is open for public review.

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

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Reserve Your Spot In The Pear Lake Winter Hut In Sequoia National Park

The Pear Lake Hut in the backcountry of Sequoia National Park in California doesn't open for the winter until mid-December, but you can start planning your trek by trying to land a reservation in the hut.

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

Parks Canada And The Blackfoot Tribal Council Partnering To Preserve Alberta Land

Parks Canada is working with the Blackfoot Confederacy Tribal Council for more Indigenous-led projects to protect lands in Southern Alberta.

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By justin.housman - October 30th, 2024 2:30am

Photography In The National Parks: Capturing Sunrise At Glacier National Park

Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson understands many Traveler readers are curious as to which spots Rebecca finds perfect for photographing sunrise in a specific national park, how to get to those locations, and what kind of camera settings she applies. So, this month’s photo column is all about where and how to capture the sunrise at Glacier National Park in Montana.