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House Agrees to 3 Percent Budget Increase For National Park Service Operations

Though the National Park Service is saddled with roughly $12 billion in backlogged maintenance work, untold millions more to be spent on invading species that are wreaking havoc on some park ecosystems, and some parks still recovering from 2017 hurricanes, the House of Representatives has agreed to just a slight funding increase for the agency's Fiscal 2020 operations budget.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 18th, 2019 2:00am

Hurricane Matthew Bearing Down On Mainland, National Park Units Shuttering

Hurricane Matthew was expected to strengthen into a category 4 hurricane by the time it reaches Florida, leading many units of the National Park System from Florida into North Carolina to batten down for the storm.

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By NPT Staff - October 6th, 2016 1:32pm

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Mark The NPS Centennial By Paddling 100 Miles In Florida's Parks

We're starting to see a lot of "100" themed activities across the National Park System this year in honor of the National Park Service's Centennial, and Florida's offering invites you to paddle 100 miles in the state's 11 national parks.

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By NPT Staff - January 14th, 2016 2:30am

"Save The Florida Panther Day" Is Saturday In Florida

This Saturday has been designated as "Save the Florida Panther Day" in the state of Florida, the last stronghold of these big cats.

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By NPT Staff - March 15th, 2013 4:03am

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The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

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