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Trump Administration Places Hold On Seasonal Hirings For National Park Service

More than 1,000 seasonal positions for the National Park Service have been put on hold by the Trump administration, which is notifying those told they had jobs that the offers they received have been withdrawn.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2025 12:03pm

Applications Are Open For 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship At Rocky Mountain NP

Rocky Mountain National Park and the Rocky Mountain Conservancy are now accepting applications for the 2025 Bailey Research Fellowship.

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By justin.housman - January 24th, 2025 2:35am

Wilderness, The Last Frontier

There is a shrinking potential to increase the amount of official wilderness in the country. The possibilities are waning because of federal agency decisions and congressional opposition or indifference.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2025 2:30am

NPS Comptroller Named Acting Director

Jessica Bowron, a National Park Service veteran who has been serving as the agency's comptroller, has been named acting director of the agency.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2025 10:08am

Appalachian National Scenic Trail To Be Featured On Forever Stamps

You'll soon be able to mail the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 23rd, 2025 2:30am

$1000 Reward Now Offered For Help Finding New River Gorge Vandal

Local nonprofits are joining forces to offer a reward leading to the conviction of the person who recently vandalized New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.

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By justin.housman - January 23rd, 2025 2:30am

Cape Lookout National Seashore Seeks Pony Patrol Volunteers

Now's your chance to learn all about the wild horses at Cape Lookout National Seashore while serving as a member of the volunteer Pony Patrol.

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By justin.housman - January 22nd, 2025 2:45am

Acadia Releases Reservation Schedule For Driving To Cadillac Mountain

If you've been waiting to make reservations to drive to Acadia's Cadillac Mountain, the NPS has just announced opening dates for the summit road.

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By justin.housman - January 22nd, 2025 2:30am

Resort Planned Just Outside Zion NP Has Conservationists Watching

The historic Trees Ranch, just outside Zion's southern boundary, has been rezoned for a planned resort.

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By justin.housman - January 22nd, 2025 2:10am

President Trump Orders That Denali Be Renamed Mount McKinley

President Trump has given the Interior Department 30 days to rename the highest point in North American Mount McKinley, although he's not ordering that Denali National Park be renamed.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 21st, 2025 11:44am