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A long fence line of gneiss, limestone, and dolomite rising to nearly 14,000 feet above sea level, the jagged Teton Range in western Wyoming catches your attention every time you see it, not just the first. The linear range that is much of the state's border with Idaho is captivating, whether you're a climber, skier, hiker, or simply one who marvels at nature.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 17th, 2023 7:00am

Sea-Level Rise Threatens To Erase Park Units

Across the country, national park units are grappling with the likelihood that a portion of their land could become inundated and their habitats significantly altered by sea-level rise in the not-too-distant future

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By Lori Sonken - September 17th, 2023 3:00am

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Parks Canada Kills Third Coyote, Ends Search In Nova Scotia Park

Parks Canada has called off the search for aggressive coyotes in Cape Breton Highlands National Park after killing a third animal.

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By NPT Staff - September 16th, 2023 2:30am

More National Park Service Facilities Closing In Advance Of Lee

With Hurricane Lee's track becoming more defined for the coming days, more facilities at Acadia National Park and Cape Cod National Seashore were closing in advance of the storm.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 15th, 2023 1:44pm

Canadian Parks Prepare For Hurricane Lee

With Hurricane Lee expected to make landfall in Canada on Saturday, national parks in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick have announced closures.

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By NPT Staff - September 15th, 2023 8:30am

Mountain Life Festival Returns To Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Following a three-year absence, Great Smoky Mountains National Park will again host its popular Mountain Life Festival at the Mountain Farm Museum on Saturday, September 23, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event preserves the legacy of the diverse Appalachian customs practiced for generations by the many families who lived on lands that later became Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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By Compiled From N... - September 15th, 2023 2:30am

Camping Fee Increases Proposed For Chiricahua National Monument

A $5 increase is being proposed for camping at the Bonita Canyon Campground in Chiricahua National Monument in Arizona.

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By Compiled From N... - September 15th, 2023 2:30am

Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center Coming To Everglades City

The National Park Service has awarded a construction contract for the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center project in Everglades National Park. This project includes a new two-story building and major site improvements at the location of the former Gulf Coast Visitor Center in Everglades City. Everglades City is where Everglades National Park was dedicated on December 6, 1947.