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The hydrothermal explosion that rocked Yellowstone National Park's Biscuit Basin tossed rock blocks weighing hundreds of pounds short distances, sent steam and debris hundreds of feet into the air, and changed the personality of two hot springs, according to Yellowstone Volcano Observatory scientists.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 24th, 2024 5:11pm

Yellowstone's Non-Commercially Guided Snowmobile Access Program Lottery

Hankering to explore Yellowstone National Park in the snow? Beginning August 1 you can apply to the 2024-2025 winter lottery for permits to snowmobile in Yellowstone without a commercial guide.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 4:50am

UPDATE | Hydrothermal Explosion Rocks Corner Of Yellowstone National Park

A hydrothermal explosion rocked Tuesday morning rocked Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park, sending a towering eruption of hot water, rocks, and other debris into the sky and sending visitors running.

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By Compiled From N... - July 24th, 2024 10:56am

Earthquakes Rattling Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Increased seismic activity below Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park has prompted closure of the Chain of Craters Road and some other areas of the park.

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By Compiled From N... - July 23rd, 2024 12:13pm

Brick By Brick, Prism By Prism

The ongoing restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse relies on science, history, art, and patience.

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By Kim O'Connell - August 8th, 2024 11:48am

A Small Hydrothermal Explosion At Norris Geyser Basin

An underappreciated geologic hazard in Yellowstone National Park is that of hydrothermal explosions.

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By NPT Staff - July 23rd, 2024 4:31am

National Park Fun Facts: Petrified Forest

Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is chock full of geology, color, and history. So here are a few fun facts about this national park about which you might or might not know.

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By Rebecca Latson - July 22nd, 2024 6:21pm

For 60 Years, This International Park In Canada Has Celebrated The Roosevelts

In the name of cross-border relations, I sip on King Cole orange pekoe tea from New Brunswick and eat gingersnaps connected to one of America’s favorite First Families while hearing what Eleanor Roosevelt accomplished as a diplomat, activist, United Nations spokesperson and political force.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:55am

See D.C.'s Other Famous Blossoms — Water Lilies And Lotus Flowers

It’s a rare double heron day at the only national park dedicated to preserving aquatic plants. A Yellow-crowned Night Heron is stalking crustaceans in a water lily pond straight out of a Claude Monet painting. A Green Heron clutching a lotus stalk stands surrounded by pink and white flowers, huge, cup-shaped leaves and bright green pods that look like shower heads.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 2nd, 2024 5:54am

Another Semi Descending Into Death Valley National Park Goes Up In Flames

The descent into Death Valley National Park from the west takes motorists down California 190 nearly 5,000 feet in elevation, a drop that has seen more than a few semi-trucks go up in flames.