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In light of hot, dry weather conditions, high winds, and increasing fire danger, Joshua Tree National Park in California has imposed restrictions on wood burning and charcoal fires across the entire park, including all campgrounds, backcountry sites, and residential areas. Fire restrictions will be in effect that prohibit the following:

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 11:36am

Elevator Woes Strike Wind Cave National Park, Stop Cave Tours

Elevator woes have again hit Wind Cave National Park, forcing a stop in cave tours at least until early September.

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By NPT Staff - August 9th, 2023 10:15am

Forest Restoration, Orphaned Gas Well Reclamation, Wildlife Projects Funded Across Park System

Millions of dollars are being distributed across the National Park System for projects ranging from forest restoration and fisheries improvements to orphaned gas well reclamation work and a battle to save native Hawaiian birds from extinction.

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By Compiled From N... - August 9th, 2023 2:45am

Belatedly Giving Louis Riel His Due In Winnipeg

Métis leader Louis Riel, the Father of Manitoba, never actually lived in the white wooden house with forest green trim in Winnipeg that’s a national historic site bearing his name. But his mother did and, in a rather sombre twist, his body lay in state here for two days after he was hanged in 1885 for treason.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 9th, 2023 2:45am

UPDATE | Biden Designates Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument

President Biden on Tuesday designated Baaj Nwaavjo I'tah Kukveni - Ancestral Footprints of the Grand Canyon National Monument in Arizona, a sprawling, nearly million-acre tract adjacent to Grand Canyon National Park known for its natural, cultural, economic, scientific, and historic resources and recreational opportunities.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 1:07pm

Section Of Joshua Tree National Park Closed To Allow Bighorns Access To Water

A section of Joshua Tree National Park has been closed to visitors so desert bighorn sheep can have undisturbed access to a water hole.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:45am

Civil War Miniatures Exhibition To Raise Funds For Civil War Flag

The Gettysburg National Military Park and Gettysburg Foundation will partner with the Artist Preservation Group for its upcoming miniatures exhibition at the military park's Museum and Visitor Center on August 19-20 to raise funds to enable the park to conserve the 2nd North Carolina Infantry flag.

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By Compiled From N... - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

Research Sheds Light On Steamboat Geyser’s Eruptions, Past And Present

What can trees tell us about Steamboat Geyser’s history? Why do Steamboat’s seismic eruption signals vary seasonally? Get up to speed on two newly published research studies centered on the world’s tallest geyser.

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By NPT Staff - August 8th, 2023 2:30am

Harmful Mix Of Pollutants Detected At Pipestone National Monument

A harmful mix of chemical and bacterial pollutants, including high levels of E. coli, were found in water samples taken from Pipestone Creek at Pipestone National Monument in Minnesota.