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White Sands National Park Rangers Will Guide Moonlight Hikes

Rangers at White Sands National Park in New Mexico will host nine moonlight hikes between March and November this year. These programs give visitors a chance to enjoy the peace and serenity of this elusive environment after dark and experience stories and resources the park has to offer.

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By Compiled From N... - January 19th, 2024 2:30am

Old Rag Ticketing Made Permanent In Shenandoah National Park

If you want to see the view from the top of Old Rag in Shenandoah National Park anytime between March and the end of November, you'll need a permit.

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By Compiled From N... - January 19th, 2024 2:30am

Actor Pierce Brosnan Pleads Innocent To Walking In Thermal Areas At Yellowstone National Park

Actor Pierce Brosnan through his attorneys has entered a plea of not guilty to walking in closed thermal areas of Yellowstone National Park, negating a court appearance for next week.

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By NPT Staff - January 18th, 2024 10:04am

Summer Visitors To Key Areas Of Mount Rainier National Park Will Need A Reservation

If you're planning to visit Mount Rainier National Park in Washington this summer, you'll likely need a reservation to enter the park through the Nisqually, Stevens Canyon or Sunrise/White River entrance stations during peak hours.

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By Compiled From N... - January 17th, 2024 12:53pm

Death Valley After The Storm: What To Expect, Where To Go, What Is Open

Five months after remnants of Hurricane Hilary pounded Death Valley National Park, some areas are still closed by storm damage, but visitors who have headed to the park are enjoying their time there.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 17th, 2024 10:41am

Two Hikers Rescued From Mauna Loa At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park And Cited

Two hikers rescued from the upper reaches of Mauna Loa in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park never would have been there had they checked in to get a backcountry permit, as the summit area had been closed to travel due to severe weather days earlier.

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By Compiled From N... - January 17th, 2024 9:52am

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The Thrills And Chills Of 1967–1968 Yellowstone Research Drilling

Yellowstone is home to a fascinating array of hot springs, mud pots, frying pans, geysers, and fumaroles, but for a long time it was unknown what was going on beneath the ground surface in the hydrothermal system.

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By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2024 2:30am

Fossilized Grasshopper Eggs Found At John Day Fossil Beds National Monument

A clutch of fossilized grasshopper eggs, believed to be the first ever found, has been discovered in John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon.

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By Compiled From N... - January 16th, 2024 2:30am

Wintry Weather Closes National Parks

A wintry mix of snow, ice, and frigid temperatures closed a number of national park sites across the country Monday.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2024 10:58am

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Traveler's View | Musings About The Parks And Related Topics

A snowy weekend with the prospect of two or three feet of fresh snow had me house-bound to a certain extent with plenty of time to wonder what the coming year will bring to the National Park System and related topics.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 15th, 2024 2:30am

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