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Wilderness Society: House GOP Wants To Make It Easier To Dispose Of Federal Lands

Rules governing how the U.S. House of Representatives conducts work during the 19th Congress could make it easier for lawmakers to dispose of public lands.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 6th, 2025 2:30am

'Parks 2' Is A Tribute To The Art Of National Park Graphic Design

Parks 2 is a loving ode to the graphic design history of the National Park Service.

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By justin.housman - January 6th, 2025 2:30am

President Carter To Be Buried Thursday In Plains, Georgia

Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the United States, will be laid to rest on Thursday at the Carter home and garden, part of Jimmy Carter National Historical Park, in Plains, Georgia. He will be buried next to his wife of 77 years, former First Lady Rosalynn Carter.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 6th, 2025 2:30am

Annual Fungus Fair Returns To Point Reyes National Seashore

Bring your baskets, a knife, and curiosity to the Point Reyes Fungus Fair.

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By justin.housman - January 5th, 2025 3:10am

UPDATE | Parks Closed January 5 As Winter Storm Approaches

A powerful winter storm Sunday led to closure of a number of national park units, including Mammoth Cave National Park in Kentucky.

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By justin.housman - January 5th, 2025 2:50am

Traveler's View | Things I'd Like To See In 2025

Here we are, five days into 2025. A fresh year is before us, waiting with promise. What will it deliver?

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2025 2:30am

4th Annual Threatened And Endangered Parks: Steep Lodging Rates Price Out Some Visitors

The privatization of park lodges — occurring since the National Park Service’s inception — has made stays inside the parks unaffordable for many visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2025 2:30am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #82

Happy New Year! It’s time to hone your national parks knowledge with this first quiz and trivia piece of 2025. You may know more than you realize. And if you want to learn more, check out the many National Park Service Instagram accounts, from which came most of the material for these questions and trivia.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 4th, 2025 3:00am

Tuzigoot National Monument To Close On Weekdays For Asbestos Removal

Tuzigoot National Monument will close on weekdays from January 13 to at least February 7 for asbestos and lead abatement.

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By justin.housman - January 4th, 2025 2:30am

Biden To Dedicate Two New National Monuments In California, Possibly Expand Joshua Tree

President Biden is soon to designate two new national monuments in California, one, in partnership with Joshua Tree National Park, forms one of the largest protected areas of the country.

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By justin.housman - January 3rd, 2025 12:39pm