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Historic Chatham Manor At Fredericksburg And Spotsylvania To Close Until Spring

Beginning Tuesday, the interior of Chatham Manor at Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia will be closed until spring while a fire suppression system is installed in the historic structure.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2024 2:30am

Wild Wonders Seen While Sea Kayaking In Acadia National Park

A four-mile sea kayaking trip amid the backdrop of Acadia National Park's rugged, pine-tree-covered coastline and small rocky islands and outcrops brought us to water fowl, migratory birds, raptors and even a seal.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 1st, 2024 8:46am

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North Entrance To Crater Lake National Park Open This Weekend

Crater Lake National Park in Oregon will temporarily open the North Entrance Road for two-way travel beginning 7 a.m. Saturday through Monday to accommodate visitors over the busy Labor Day Weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

Nicodemus National Historic Site Acquires Historic First Baptist Church

The National Park Service has added the historic First Baptist Church to Nicodemus National Historic Site in Nicodemus, Kansas.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

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Meadow Closures Coming To Rocky Mountain National Park As Elk Rut Approaches

Annual meadow closures will take effect go into effect Sunday in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado to prevent the disturbance and harassment of elk during their fall mating season.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 30th, 2024 2:30am

Miccosukee Tribe Reaches Agreement With Everglades, Biscayne National Parks

The National Park Service has reached agreements with the Miccosukee Tribe for co-stewardship work at Biscayne and Everglades national parks in Florida.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2024 11:05am

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Water Shortage Forces Hotel Closures At Grand Canyon National Park

A water shortage on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park will force closures of hotels there, the National Park Service announced Wednesday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 4:02pm

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Wrecked In The Waters Of The National Park System

Across the country and below the surface of the National Park System rest a surprising number of ships that went down in rough weather.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 2:30am

Economic Output Of National Parks Pegged At $55.6 Billion

Visitor spending in communities near national parks last year resulted in a record $55.6 billion benefit to the nation’s economy and supported 415,400 jobs, according to the Interior Department.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 28th, 2024 2:30am

Court Asked To Order Emergency Feed And Water For Cumberland Island Horses

A federal judge mulling the fate of feral horses at Cumberland Island National Seashore in Georgia has been asked to order the equines be furnished water and feed as they are "suffering unnecessary hardship and death from attempting to survive in the harsh environment" of the seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 27th, 2024 1:33pm

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