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Visitors intending to backpack in Haleakalā National Park will soon be able to reserve Haleakalā Crater wilderness campsites in advance. Along with enabling backpackers to know they have a campsite, the reservation system is intended to prevent overcrowding at campsites during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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By NPT Staff - April 19th, 2021 1:45am

Giant Sequoias Are Being Tested – Perhaps As Never Before

The giant sequoias, the world’s most massive trees, have been in California’s Sierra Nevada for 200 million years. Now this species that stood when dinosaurs walked the Earth faces new threats. Is its longevity at risk?

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 18th, 2021 2:00am

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State Of The Park: Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park's annual budget is the largest in the National Park System, according to park staff, and while that's not too surprising, when you look at its stagnation over the past decade vs. the rapid climb in visitation, you have to wonder how the park's staff manages at times.

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By NPT Staff - April 18th, 2021 2:00am

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Joshua Tree National Park To Discuss Climbing Management Plan

A virtual meeting will be held Tuesday to discuss a new climbing management plan for Joshua Tree National Park. The public meeting will be held on Zoom, April 20, from 6 p.m.–8 p.m.

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By NPT Staff - April 18th, 2021 1:45am

Spring Plowing Underway At Glacier National Park

Spring plowing is underway at Glacier National Park in northern Montana, and while the summer season isn't that far off, there could be some reduction in services due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

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By NPT Staff - April 17th, 2021 1:45am

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Interior Secretary Reverses Many Of Trump Administration's Energy Actions

Seeking to add what she said was consistency with the Interior Department's role, Secretary Deb Haaland has jettisoned a number of secretarial orders her predecessor in the Trump administration issued to boost the nation's energy production.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 16th, 2021 12:58pm

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Spend Earth Day Removing Invasive Weeds At Mammoth Cave National Park

Looking to do some good on Earth Day, April 22? Head to Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky and help remove some invasive weeds while getting some fresh air and enjoying nature.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2021 1:45am

Voyageurs National Park’s Tour Boat Reservations Available Now

You can start planning your vacation to Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota now by reserving a seat on the park's tour boat, Voyageur.

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By NPT Staff - April 16th, 2021 1:30am

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Public Invited To Weigh In On Plans For Canada’s Mountain Parks

Parks Canada has officially launched Indigenous and public engagement on the draft management plans for the mountain national parks.

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By NPT Staff - April 15th, 2021 2:30am

Ticketed Entry Returns To Dinosaur National Monument's Exhibit Hall On May 1

Come May 1 you'll be able to visit the Quarry Exhibit Hall at Dinosaur National Monument in Utah, but you'll need a ticket as the park staff continues to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.