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Grizzly 399 Was A Bear For The Ages

Grizzly 399 symbolized our remaining wild and spectacular places. Her passing is a wake up call to protect grizzlies in the face of disappearing habitat, increased traffic, and shootings.

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By justin.housman - November 5th, 2024 2:30am

United States, Canada, And Mexico Agree To Work For Bison Conservation

Canada, Mexico, and the United States, noting that bison once roamed from Alaska to Mexico, earlier this year signed a letter of intent to continue to collaborate on bison conservation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 5th, 2024 2:30am

There's No End To National Parks Coverage

My oldest son once asked me how long the National Parks Traveler might continue? How many different stories could we generate, he wondered. "A lot," was my answer.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 5th, 2024 5:42am

National Park Service To Consider Historic African American Beach For National Historic Landmark Designation And Wants Your Input

American Beach, a Black beach in northern Florida, is being considered for National Historic Landmark designation.

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By justin.housman - November 5th, 2024 7:20am

Yosemite Looking For Public Feedback On Mist Trail Corridor Project

Yosemite's popular Mist Trail corridor is up for renovation and the park is soliciting your input.

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By justin.housman - November 4th, 2024 5:22pm

National Park Service Director Strengthens Ties With Tribes

National Park Service Director Chuck Sams has signed an order intended to strengthen working relations with tribes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2024 4:47pm

Transatlantic Rescue Mission Returns Endangered Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle Home

A remarkable story of international collaboration and conservation is coming to a happy ending. With the help of a diverse group of partners and volunteers, a juvenile Kemp’s ridley sea turtle found stranded in the Netherlands is returning to her home waters in the Gulf of Mexico in early November.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 4th, 2024 2:30am

FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM Moving To Shipyard For Repairs

The replica tall ship is moving to a repair facility to ensure it can be enjoyed by visitors and sailors for years to come.

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By justin.housman - November 4th, 2024 5:20pm

Carlsbad Caverns National Park Seeks Public Comment On Proposed Tour Fees Increase

After not raising tour fees since 2012, Carlsbad Caverns National Park is considering a fee increase and seeks public comment.

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By justin.housman - November 4th, 2024 12:19pm

Big Sediment Slump Changes Conditions In Cataract Canyon

A large sediment slump has created a new rapid in Cataract Canyon.

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By justin.housman - November 3rd, 2024 2:22pm