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Everglades National Park conserves a sweeping subtropical landscape, one with rare and beautiful plants, flights of colorful birds that can cloud the sky, and curious and fearsome wildlife, from crocodiles and alligators, to panthers and more recently, massive constricting snakes. But this landscape has been under siege.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 8th, 2021 7:15am

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Bryce Canyon National Park Proposing Higher Fees For Backcountry Travel

Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah is proposing to increase backcountry camping permit fees beginning in 2022 to offset increased expenses associated with managing the backcountry.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2021 1:45am

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Dixie Fire Burning North Through Lassen Volcanic National Park

Lassen Volcanic National Park's moisture-starved forests are feeding the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire, which has forced closure of the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 7th, 2021 3:38pm

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Senators Urge Colleagues To Bolster Interior, Agriculture Departments In Budget Bill

With forests in the West on fire, and national parks facing crowding problems, Western senators are urging their Eastern colleagues to include "significant funding" for the Interior and Agriculture departments in the reconciliation bill being crafted in the U.S. Senate.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 5:35pm

Search Underway In Olympic National Park For Missing Backpacker

A search was continuing Friday in Olympic National Park for a 56-year-old woman who became separated from her fellow backpackers in the southeastern corner of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 2:21pm

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National Parks Quiz And Trivia #35: The Waterfall Edition

Waterfalls soothe us with their sounds, inspire our imaginations by their very presence, and, even refresh us, on occasion, with their cool spray. From the Pacific Northwest to the Eastern Seaboard, these cascades if water – named and unnamed – populate the National Park System. See how much you know about national park waterfalls, and maybe learn a little something, too.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 6th, 2021 2:15am

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Yellowstone National Park Generated 1,000+ Earthquakes In July

Yellowstone National Park generated more than 1,000 earthquakes in July, a large number, but not a record and not greatly concerning to geologists. However, the seismic activity seems to be pointing into a decrease in Steamboat geyser's massive eruptions after a spectacular period of activity.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 6th, 2021 2:00am

Curecanti National Recreation Area Certified As Dark Sky Park

There's another Dark Sky Park in the National Park System to add to your must-visit list: Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado.

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By Compiled From N... - August 6th, 2021 1:45am

UDATED | Lassen Volcanic National Park Closed Due To Dixie Fire

As the northern edge of California's massive Dixie Fire burned into Lassen Volcanic National Park on Thursday, rangers were sweeping the park's trails to ensure any remaining visitors were told to leave the park, which had closed because of the flames.