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Fall is dropping temperatures, and a dusting of snow, at Lassen Volcanic National Park in northern California, which means winter can't be too far off. Visitors should be prepared for changing conditions including below freezing nighttime temperatures, limited campsites and visitor services, and temporary effects of fire management activities.

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By Compiled From N... - October 7th, 2022 2:30am

UPDATE | Land Acquisition Adding 9,300+ Acres To Great Sand Dunes National Park And Preserve

Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado grew by more than 9,300 acres Thursday via acquisition of land from the Medano Ranch owned by The Nature Conservancy, although the conservation group will continue to have use of the land for up to seven years, according to an Interior Department release.

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By NPT Staff - October 7th, 2022 12:49pm

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Body Found At Arches National Park Identified As Virginia Woman

A body discovered in Arches National Park in Utah last weekend has been identified as a 33-year-old Virginia woman.

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By Compiled From N... - October 6th, 2022 11:53am

Drought Conditions Prompt Emergency Closure Of Fishing At Olympic National Park

Ongoing drought conditions in the Pacific Northwest have prompted a closure of recreational fishing across much of Olympic National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - October 6th, 2022 10:59am

Mauna Loa Rumbling At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park, Prompts Summit Closure

A jump in the daily number of earthquakes that are shuddering beneath Mauna Loa at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has prompted a backcountry closure at the volcano's summit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 6th, 2022 10:47am

Miette Road Closure Will Benefit Cyclists, Walkers

After Miette Hot Springs shuts down Oct. 10 in Jasper National Park, the Miette Road will close its main gates to visitor traffic creating a quieter road for cycling or walking.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2022 2:45am

UPDATE | Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site Expands By Nearly 3,500 Acres

Expansion of Sand Creek Massacre National Historic Site in Colorado will allow the National Park Service to better interpret the 1864 military assault on an encampment of rough 750 Arapaho and Cheyenne Plains tribal members that led to the deaths of more than 200, according to an Interior Department release.