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Biden Administration Would Allow Oil And Gas Development Near Dinosaur National Monument

In a move similar to one President George W. Bush authorized back in 2008, the Biden administration is backing a proposal to allow oil and gas development within a half-mile of Dinosaur National Monument in Utah.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2021 3:04pm

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Parking Lot Closures For Rouge National Urban Park

Rouge National Urban Park has announced a series of changes for this summer.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2021 2:30am

American Covenant: National Parks, Their Promise, And Our Nation’s Future

The National Park System and the National Park Service need your help. All Americans who profess to love the national parks need to get to work to bring change, to demand it.

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By John Miles - May 24th, 2021 2:00am

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Covid Pandemic Drove Surge In Sales Of Camping Gear

There's been much written about the rush to get outdoors last year during the coronavirus pandemic, and one of the big winners of that rush were the companies that make and sell camping gear.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2021 1:45am

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UPDATE | Searchers Find Texas Man Who Summited Mount Whitney

A Texas man reported lost after he summited Mount Whitney in Sequoia National Park in California has been found in good condition several miles west of the peak.

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By NPT Staff - May 23rd, 2021 12:16pm

New Day On Cadillac Mountain

Imagine a Cadillac Mountain summit with fewer vehicles, smaller buses and greater respect for nature and fellow visitors. One where visitors can rest assured they will have a place to park and can enjoy a safer and more enjoyable experience on Cadillac’s breathtaking summit.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2021 2:00am

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Campfire Smoke Carries Health Risks, Aesthetic Impacts

Campfire smoke can exacerbate existing health conditions, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the smoke can carry carcinogens into your lungs, and it can make your stay in a national park campground miserable.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2021 1:45am

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Vicksburg National Military Park Rethinking Park Road Alignment

Decades of hillside slope failures and erosion have Vicksburg National Military Park staff debating a better path for roads through the park. On June 2 the staff will hold a virtual public meeting to introduce the Vicksburg National Military Park-Wide Road System Study and seek initial input.

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By NPT Staff - May 22nd, 2021 1:45am

High Winds Plague Lake Powell Boating

High winds are making things difficult for boaters at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, where officials Friday announced wind damage to the Dangling Rope Marina had temporarily ended fuel service there.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2021 2:11pm

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #31 – May Notables

In addition to the month of May being notable for Mother’s Day and Memorial Day, it’s also the month in which Glacier, Carlsbad, and Crater Lake national parks were established, as well as the founding of the National Parks Conservation Association and the Sierra Club. So, guess what this quiz and trivia piece is all about?

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By Rebecca Latson - May 21st, 2021 2:00am