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The Grand Story Of Yellowstone's Grand Canyon

The Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is not just a spectacular geologic feature. It also provides a glimpse into the interior of a Yellowstone lava flow, and a window into the conditions that exist beneath Yellowstone’s iconic thermal areas.

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By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2023 2:30am

Biden Administration Blocks Mining, Geothermal Development Near Boundary Waters

Years of concern that the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness would be harmed by nearby mining were alleviated Thursday when the Biden administration withdrew 225,504 acres of the Superior National Forest from mineral and geothermal leasing for 20 years.

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By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2023 2:23pm

Hikers Stranded In Snowy Zion National Park Backcountry Rescued By Helicopter

Two hikers stranded in the snowy backcountry of Zion National Park in Utah were rescued by a helicopter crew from the Utah Department of Public Safety.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2023 12:43pm

Commercial Opportunities In National Park Facilities

National Park Service authorities, reluctant to see facilities be vacant when they can bring revenues to parks, are offering commercial leases on operations at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and Independence Hall National Historical Park that include a golf course and a restaurant.

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By Compiled From N... - January 26th, 2023 2:30am

Derelict Structures To Be Removed From Cape Cod National Seashore

Work to demolish derelict buildings at Cape Cod National Seashore in Massachusetts will begin in the coming months.

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By NPT Staff - January 26th, 2023 2:30am

A Celebratory Phantom Ranch Adventure With My Son

My son and I are one percenters – a label unrelated to our income level. We belong to the privileged one percent of the six million annual visitors to Grand Canyon National Park who walk from the rim to the canyon floor.

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By Lori Sonken - January 25th, 2023 3:15am

Funding Infusion For Infrastructure Improvements At Four Ontario Sites

Four national historic sites in Ontario will get about $12 million ($9 million USD) over three years for projects related to critical infrastructure improvements.

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By NPT Staff - January 25th, 2023 2:45am

Acadia National Park Gets Funding To Repair Water, Wastewater Systems

Acadia National Park's water and wastewater distribution systems in the park's Schoodic District will be rehabilitated thanks to nearly $8 million in Great American Outdoor Act funding.

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By Compiled From N... - January 25th, 2023 2:30am

National Park Service Plans To Redevelop Presence At Everglades City

The National Park Service plans to redevelop facilities at its location in Everglades City that was damaged by Hurricane Irma back in 2017.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 25th, 2023 2:30am

National Academy Of Sciences Remains Concerned Over Everglades Restoration

While much has been accomplished with restoration of the Everglades, and billions of dollars of more funding are being lined up, the National Academy of Sciences continues to have concerns over the lack of climate-change planning being factored into what is viewed as the world model for large-scale ecosystem restoration.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 24th, 2023 3:15am