Musings About The Parks

Musings About The Parks | Things I Worry About

We're not two years into Donald Trump's second term as president, and there already are more things to worry about concerning national parks and protected areas than one might expect from a four-year term.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 12th, 2026

Musings About The Parks | Big Bend Impacts, Buffalo River Plans, And Ping Ponging Policies

How concerned should those who love national parks and those who work for the National Park Service be that the agency has rolled over and stepped aside for the U.S. Customs and Border Patrol at Big Bend National Park?

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 13th, 2026

UPDATE | Musings About The Parks: Annual Pass With Restrictions, Glacier's Reservations, And Horses

Once upon a time, there was a pass that could get you into every unit of the National Park System for free whenever the parks were opened. Sadly, those days are slipping away as growing park crowds have led to timed entry systems and even parking fees.

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March 7th, 2023

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Year-End Musings About The National Parks

With the final days of 2022 here, and the 365 days of 2023 about to debut, it seems to be a good time to reflect a bit on the past year in the National Park System.

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December 30th, 2022

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Musings About The Parks

Musings About The Parks | Things I Worry About

Musings About The Parks | Big Bend Impacts, Buffalo River Plans, And Ping Ponging Policies

UPDATE | Musings About The Parks: Annual Pass With Restrictions, Glacier's Reservations, And Horses

Year-End Musings About The National Parks

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