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Rocky Mountain National Park Rangers Searching For Kahuna's Butcher

A search is underway for the individual who cut off the head of an iconic bull elk at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado and dropped it elsewhere.

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By Compiled From N... - April 15th, 2022 12:11pm

Extreme Fire Danger At Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Carlsbad Caverns National Park staff, noting extreme fire conditions in the park, have put in place a number of preventive measures in an effort to prevent a wildfire.

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By Compiled From N... - April 15th, 2022 11:56am

Lots To Experience During National Park Week

Venture into the National Park System during National Park Week, which kicks off Saturday, and you won't have to look far for something to do.

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By Compiled From N... - April 15th, 2022 2:30am

Acadia National Park's Trail System Added To National Register Of Historic Places

Take a hike in Acadia National Park and you'll be walking through various chapters of history, a fact recognized officially with addition of the park's trail system to the National Register of Historic Places.

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By Compiled From N... - April 15th, 2022 2:30am

Low-Flying Helicopter Prompts Concerns At Yellowstone National Park

Leslie Stoltz was guiding a group to the overlook of Grand Prismatic Spring in Yellowstone National Park early one summer evening in 2020 when a black helicopter began circling the hot spring, sending a young boy into tears.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 15th, 2022 2:30am

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Death Valley's Population Of Rare Devils Hole Pupfish Is At A 22-Year High

A population boom has lifted the tally of rare Devils Hole pupfish at Death Valley National Park to a 22-year high of 175, according to the annual spring count.

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By Compiled From N... - April 14th, 2022 2:30am

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Parks Canada To Get Funds To Memorialize Former Residential School Sites

The Canadian government’s spring budget proposes $25 million ($20 million USD) over three years to Parks Canada to commemorate and memorialize former residential schools sites.

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By Jennifer Bain - April 13th, 2022 2:45am

Op-Ed | Big Cypress Should Be Off-Limits For Oil Exploration, Production

It's time to take oil drilling in Big Cypress off the table.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 13th, 2022 2:30am

Two Freedom Trails Of Boston: Urban National Parks

Sometimes, hidden in plain sight, is a rich chapter of American history that is preserved and interpreted by the National Park Service. Such is the case with the Freedom Trail and Black Heritage Trail in Boston.

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By Barbara 'Bo' Jensen - April 13th, 2022 2:30am

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Voyageurs National Park Establishes Vessel Decontamination Station At Kettle Falls Portage

After discovery of invasive zebra mussel veligers (larvae) in Black Bay of Voyageurs National Park's Rainy Lake late last year, park staff is starting a containment and prevention program that involves educational activities as well as new management operations related to Kettle Falls and Gold Portage areas.

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By Compiled From N... - April 12th, 2022 10:59am

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