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North Cascades National Park Seeks Comment On Stehekin Valley Road EA

The National Park Service is welcoming public comment on an Environmental Assessment to reroute approximately one-forth mile of the Stehekin Valley Road at milepost 5.5

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By Rebecca Latson - March 29th, 2021 2:00am

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Telling The Stories Of The Civil War At Pecos National Historical Park

The Battle of Glorieta Pass represented the high water mark for a bold Confederate offensive into Union Territory on the western frontier. It emphasized the importance of a well-protected supply chain, which the Confederates lacked.

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By Bob Pahre - March 28th, 2021 2:00am

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Structural Concerns Close Cape Lookout Lighthouse

Structural concerns with the Cape Lookout Lighthouse at Cape Lookout National Seashore in North Carolina have forced its closure until repairs can be made. Renovations could take two years.

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By NPT Staff - March 28th, 2021 1:45am

Thurston Lava Tube Open Again At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park has reopened Nāhuku (Thurston Lava Tube) to the public. The popular walk-through lava tube and rainforest trail were closed since March 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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By NPT Staff - March 28th, 2021 1:30am

Custom Missouri License Plates Feature Gateway Arch

Missouri motorists can now buy newly redesigned license plates commemorating the Gateway Arch.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2021 2:15am

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Random Draw For Lake O’Hara Shuttle In Yoho Launches April 1

Yoho National Park is poised to finally test-drive a random draw reservation system for the shuttle that whisks people to popular Lake O’Hara for the day.

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By Jennifer Bain - March 26th, 2021 2:30am

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #27

Are you ready to test your knowledge and learn more about units in the National Park System? Then take a look at National Parks Quiz And Trivia #27 and see just how much you know (or think you know).

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By Rebecca Latson - March 26th, 2021 2:00am

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Portions Of Denali Park Road To Be Open To Private Vehicles This Summer

Portions of the Denali Park Road in Denali National Park and Preserve will be open to private vehicles this summer, though you'll need to make a reservation if you want to cruise down that road.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2021 1:45am

Prince Edward Island National Park Announces Expansion

Prince Edward Island National Park is getting new dunes as part of a 405-acre expansion.

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By NPT Staff - March 25th, 2021 2:30am

Coming Sunday On Traveler's Podcast: Capitol Reef's Orchards

On Sunday, the Traveler’s Lynn Riddick talks with two Capitol Reef National Park officials to get some historic perspective on the park's Fruita orchards…and to discuss details of a substantial rehabilitation project getting under way.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 25th, 2021 2:00am