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Wolves Transplanted To Isle Royale National Park Appear To Be Settling In

Wolves transplanted to Isle Royale National Park in a bid to establish a healthy prey-predator ratio appear to be settling in and adding members to their packs, according to recent field work, with at least four individuals believed to have been born on the island since 2020.

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By Compiled From N... - August 19th, 2021 2:15am

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Review | Running Out: In Search Of Water On The High Plains

Running Out could not be more timely, as people worldwide face what many call the existential crisis of climate change that is exacerbating the long process of depleting the Ogallala Aquifer lying beneath the United States from southern South Dakota to West Texas.

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By John Miles - August 19th, 2021 1:45am

UPDATED | Native American Nominated For National Park Service Director

A Native American with long experience working with tribal governments and in the natural resource and conservation management fields has been nominated to be National Park Service director.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 18th, 2021 5:26pm

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Henri Might Turn Into A Hurricane And Swipe Cape Cod National Seashore, Acadia National Park

Travelers thinking of heading to Cape Cod National Seashore or Acadia National Park this weekend should keep an eye on the weather, as Tropical Storm Henri could turn into a hurricane bearing down on the Northeast.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 18th, 2021 3:19pm

New Names For Old Routes

Dialogues about offensive climbing route names have ramped up in the last year as protests and ongoing dialogues about race and equity have happened across many sectors.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Shenandoah National Park Proposing Higher Camping Fees, Reservation Systems

Insufficient federal funding and too many crowds are prompting the staff at Shenandoah National Park in Virginia to propose higher fees for camping, call for a permit system for backcountry camping, and require reservations for hiking up Old Rag.

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By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2021 1:45am

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Blue Mesa Reservoir At Curecanti NRA Getting Low

Boaters heading to Curecanti National Recreation Area in Colorado should know that low water levels in Blue Mesa Reservoir are creating some changes in how the boat ramp and marina are operating.

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By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2021 1:45am

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No Change In Hunting Regulations At New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

Though the name has changed, there will be no change this fall in hunting regulations at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia.

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By Compiled From N... - August 18th, 2021 1:45am

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Parking Reservations Coming To Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Another national park is turning to reservations in a move to better manage visitors. At Great Smoky Mountains National Park, you'll need a reservation to park at the Laurel Falls trailhead beginning September 7.

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By NPT Staff - August 17th, 2021 3:12pm

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Fee Increases Proposed For Hovenweep, Natural Bridges National Monuments

Increasing costs and a lack of federal appropriations are leading to proposed increases in camping fees at Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.

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By Compiled From N... - August 17th, 2021 1:45am