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Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve has always intrigued me. Not quite 8.5 million acres, this sprawling park north of the Arctic Circle lies in the Brooks Range and counts six wild and scenic rivers and is home to moose, wolverines, black and grizzly bears, and Dall sheep. The landscape is largely untouched by humans.

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

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Interior Department Spending $195 Million On Climate Projects In National Parks

Nearly $200 million is scheduled to be spent over the next decade across the National Park System on projects focused on climate restoration and resilience projects, the Biden administration has announced.

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By NPT Staff - February 28th, 2024 10:52am

Poor Marks Handed Congress For Votes On National Park Legislation

Congress's action on legislation favorable to the National Park System and the National Park Service showed a decrease in the number of politicians viewed as champions for the parks, according to grades handed out by the National Parks Action Fund.

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By NPT Staff - February 28th, 2024 10:48am

Hydrothermal Puzzles In The Lakes Of Yellowstone National Park's Lower Geyser Basin

Sediment from the bottoms of lakes in Yellowstone contain records of past changes to the landscape—including how hydrothermal activity, vegetation, and climate in Lower Geyser Basin have evolved over time. The place used to look much different than it does today…

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By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2024 2:30am

Northern Ontario Marine Area Could Soon Be Protected

A Northern Ontario area that has one of the largest beluga populations in Canada and a threatened population of polar bears is one step closer to officially protecting its biodiverse marine environment.

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By NPT Staff - February 27th, 2024 2:30am

National Park Service Settles On Plan To Stabilize Spruce Tree House At Mesa Verde

While the National Park Service has identified a plan to allow Spruce Tree House at Mesa Verde National Park to be stabilized and reopened to the public, funding for the work has not yet been identified.

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By Compiled From N... - February 28th, 2024 10:46am

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Appreciating The Contributions Of ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi To Volcanology

February is Mahina ʻŌlelo Hawaiʻi, Hawaiian Language Month, and an opportunity to appreciate the value that the Native Hawaiian language has provided to volcanology, especially here in Hawaiʻi nei.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2024 2:30am

National Park Service Turns To Forest Service For Help Restoring 19th-Century Schooner

When it came time to restore a late-19th century schooner at San Francisco Maritime National Historical Park, the National Park Service placed a call to the U.S. Forest Service.

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By NPT Staff - February 28th, 2024 10:50am

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Seeing Gros Morne National Park Through An Indigenous Lens

Our journey back in time begins with a quick trip across Bonne Bay to an isolated cove where we will have important work to do. The work will be mental, not physical, and will end with a campfire and meal.

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By Jennifer Bain - August 28th, 2024 5:57am

Visiting Joshua Tree National Park This Spring

March and April are traditionally the busiest months of the year at Joshua Tree National Park in California. The park expects high visitation this coming spring based on recent trends. A typical spring day includes limited parking, full campgrounds, and lines to get into the park.