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Rock climbing routes on the east and northeast faces of Devils Tower at Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming will be temporarily closed, effective immediately, to protect nesting Peregrine and Prairie Falcons. The closure is implemented annually to provide the falcons with an undisturbed nesting location during this critical courtship and nest-selection period.

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By Compiled From N... - May 15th, 2023 2:24pm

UPDATE | National Parks Proposing To Ban, Significantly Cut Back Commercial Air Tours

Proposed air tour management plans for units of the National Park System released Monday range from a ban on the overflights to greatly reduced numbers of allowed flights, targets that were established with input from Indigenous stakeholders and the public at large.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 15th, 2023 1:37pm

Prescribed Fires Planned For Jasper National Park

Parks Canada is planning two prescribed fires in Jasper National Park this year at Douglas-fir Hillsides and the Southdesk.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2023 2:45am

The Western Snowy Plover: A Tiny Shorebird On A Long Journey

A tiny shorebird that helps us monitor coastal ecosystems has a sandy toehold at Point Reyes National Seashore.

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By Rita Beamish - May 14th, 2023 7:00am

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Parks Canada Destinations Play Critical Role In Tourism Industry

Parks Canada administers 224 protected places that are close to 600 neighbouring communities and include some of the world’s most iconic tourism destinations, like Banff National Park and Gros Morne National Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2023 2:45am

Road Work Will Temporarily Close Access To Points In Dinosaur National Monument

A stretch of the Harpers Corner Road in Dinosaur National Monument will be rebuilt and repaved this summer, necessitating closure of public access to trails, picnic areas, and overlooks.

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By Compiled From N... - May 14th, 2023 2:30am

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Trails I’ve Hiked: Stella Lake

Looking for some great views along a relatively short trail on which to stretch your legs after arriving in Great Basin National Park? Contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson suggests hiking the trail to Stella Lake.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 13th, 2023 3:00am

Recovering From Winter Will Delay Some Access At Sequoia, Kings Canyon National Parks

Access to some of the most popular destinations in Kings Canyon and Sequoia national parks will be delayed this spring, and in the case of Kings Canyon won't be possible this year, as crews continue to clean up and repair damage caused by winter's numerous storms.