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National Parks Traveler Podcast Episode 200 | National Park Disaster Funding

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It’s been quite a year in the National Park System when the subject turns to unexpected bills. There was the historic flooding that hit Yellowstone National Park in June, monsoonal flooding that struck Death Valley National Park and Mojave National Preserve later this past summer, and even flooding at Vicksburg National Military Park that caused significant damage. 

Devils Hole Pupfish Population Soars At Death Valley National Park

One of the most endangered fish species on the planet, one that calls a tiny water-filled canyon home, has undergone a population boom. National Park Service biologists recently surveyed the Devils Hole pupfish colony at Death Valley National Park, and counted 263 individuals, the greatest number recorded in 19 years.

Badwater And Wildrose Reopen But Many Roads Still Closed In Death Valley

Death Valley National Park is still recovering from flash floods in August and September. While the National Park Service (NPS) opened parts of Badwater Road and Wildrose late afternoon on September 21, many roads are still closed, leaving no road connecting the eastern and western parts of the park.

Remnants of Hurricane Kay Cause Road Closures In Death Valley

Storms fueled by the remnants of Hurricane Kay caused localized, heavy damage in Death Valley National Park on Saturday afternoon, September 10, 2022. California highway 190 (CA-190) is closed from CA-136 junction to Stovepipe Wells Village. Badwater Road is fully closed. Many other park roads are still closed from floods five weeks ago.

Death Valley Rangers Rescue Stranded Travelers Led Astray By Apps

While a portion of Death Valley National Park reopened Wednesday in the wake of last week's widespread flooding, most of the park remained closed to the public due to road access issues and visitors who figured they could negotiate some areas needed to be rescued by rangers after their rigs became mired down.

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