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Olympic National Park is launching an aquatic invasive species program to protect Lake Crescent and Lake Ozette. The program will leverage free boat cleaning stations, public outreach, partnerships, and environmental DNA sampling to reduce spread of existing invasive species and prevent the introduction of new invasive species.

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By Compiled From N... - May 23rd, 2024 2:30am

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Choose Your Memorial Day Weekend National Park Visit Carefully

Memorial Day Weekend might just be the perfect time to explore some of the lesser known units of the National Park System, as some of the better known units are expecting crowds.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2024 12:21pm

Next Up On The National Parks Traveler's Podcast: Diving Into The Park System

It's been said that the night skies are the other half of the National Park System. Well, maybe it should be the other "third," with one third being the surface of the park system and another third the underwater resources.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2024 2:30am

Fossil Hunting With The Rangers At Badlands National Park

Badlands National Park in South Dakota is a treasure trove of fossils. Walk in any direction and you may find a fossil bone shard or tooth or seed or even a dung beetle ball (yes, seriously). If you are really lucky, you might even discover a fossil skull. But, how do you identify fossils out there when everything looks the same? And what should you do with that fossil find?

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By Rebecca Latson - May 22nd, 2024 2:30am

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site Reopens For First Full Open Season Since 2019 On June 1

John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site will reopen for the 2024 season on Saturday, June 1, and remain open through Wednesday, October 30. This will be the site’s first full open season since 2019 and follows a period of renovations and accessibility updates. During the first two days of the open season, June 1 and 2, the site will be open exclusively for self-guided open house visitation.

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By Compiled From N... - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Is Yellowstone Overrated? As A Disaster Movie Subject, Maybe…

We often hear from such movies and documentaries that Yellowstone is a "ticking time bomb" that is "overdue" for an eruption that will cause "the end of civilization." Good with popcorn? Maybe. But let’s parse the supposed story and touch base with the facts.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Memorial Day Weekend In The National Park System

Memorial Day Weekend is the traditional kickoff to summer recreational travel. If you're looking to do something in the National Park System this Memorial Day Weekend, there are a number of parks that have announced special activities.

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By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2024 2:30am

Solo Climber Killed In Likely Fall On Denali

A solo climber trying to scale Denali via the West Buttress route apparently fell to their death during the past week, according to a release from Denali National Park and Preserve.

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By Compiled From N... - May 20th, 2024 6:53pm

Grizzly Mauls Visitor At Grand Teton National Park

A 35-year-old Massachusetts man exploring Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming was seriously mauled by a grizzly bear but is expected to fully recover.