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Drone Grounds Helicopter At Yosemite National Park

Drones can offer incredible vantage points for photographers, but they also can be a danger to aircraft. And so when a drone appeared in the air near Glen Aulin in Yosemite National Park, a park helicopter had to land rather than risk collision.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 11th, 2017 3:00am

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Million-Dollar Grant To Repair Middle Emerald Pools Trail At Zion National Park

A Utah-based philanthropic organization is providing $1 million to rebuild the Middle Emerald Pools Trail at Zion National Park and help up to 20,000 school children visit one of the national parks located in Utah.

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By NPT Staff - July 25th, 2017 3:00am

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Acadia National Park Officials Debating How To Deal With Crowds

As discussion into how to handle soaring crowds to the National Park System is beginning to turn into planning, one user group -- local residents -- is wondering how it will be affected by the resulting approach to overcrowding.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 20th, 2017 10:54am

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Zion National Park Considering Reservation System To Manage Crowds

In a move that could signal the future of your national park vacation, Zion National Park officials are thinking of moving to a reservation system for entry into the iconic red rock cathedral to protect resources and ensure the enjoyment of visitors..

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 16th, 2017 4:00am

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Traveler's View: Disney's Answer To Theme Park Crowds Should Not Be The National Park Service's

More, and higher, entrance fees to national parks have been in the news lately, and neither is a good idea, frankly.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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Take Care On Your National Park Vacation

From boiling waters and sharks to precarious perches and high-above-sea-level elevations, the National Park System can be a dangerous place if you don't recognize the hazards and prepare properly for your adventure.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 17th, 2017 3:00am

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Sounds Of Nature In National Parks Are Being Trampled By Noise

Standing on the rippled hillside of Checkerboard Mesa in Zion National Park, the sound came in waves as eastbound flight after eastbound flight from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas passed overhead about every 10 minutes, adding to the cacophony of traffic from the park road 100 or so yards away.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2024 1:24am

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BLM Decides To Remove Parcels Near Zion National Park From Oil And Gas Lease Sale

U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials on Friday announced that they would remove from an upcoming oil and gas lease sale several parcels near Zion National Park in southwestern Utah.

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By NPT Staff - June 2nd, 2017 3:31pm

Heading To The Parks This Memorial Day Weekend? Expect Crowds

National park staff in some parts of the country are warning visitors to expect crowds this Memorial Day holiday weekend, with some superintendents suggesting you head someplace else on Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - May 24th, 2017 3:00am

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UPDATED: Zion-Mount Carmel Highway Reopens After Rockfall

A continuous stream of heavy sand and rock debris falling near the west tunnel entrance of the Zion-Mount Carmel Highway has prompted Zion National Park officials to temporarily close the road.

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By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2017 9:46pm

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