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Communities Across The West Are Standing Up For Public Lands

Resolutions opposing the sell-off of public lands have recently passed in counties and towns across the West, demonstrating widespread support for their conservation.

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By NPT Staff - November 19th, 2025

NPCA Voices Concern For Park Service Staff As Government Reopens

As parks welcome back their furloughed staff, some are voicing concern about the challenges that await staff members as they begin the process of assessing any damage that may have occurred during their absence.

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By NPT Staff - November 13th, 2025

New Bus Shelter Ads Call Attention To Impacts Of Cuts On National Parks

A series of ads in bus shelters across Washington, DC, is calling attention to the negative effects of funding and staffing cuts on national parks across the country.

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By NPT Staff - November 10th, 2025

Longest Government Shutdown In American History May Damage Park Service For Years

As the government shutdown becomes the longest in American history, many worry that it could have lasting effects on the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2025

Leaders Of Friends Groups Express Concerns For National Park Service Employees, Parks

This week's podcast from the National Parks Traveler brought together four leaders of friends groups from around the country who raised concerns not only for national parks but also for National Park Service employees.

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By NPT Staff - November 9th, 2025

National Park Friends Groups Filling Gaps During Shutdown, But At A Price

National park friends groups across the nation are feeling squeezed by the government shutdown, with many being asked to help fund some park operations at the same time they're losing revenues due to visitor centers being closed.

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By Jennifer Roberts - November 5th, 2025

Upcoming Symposium Panel To Discuss Threats To The National Park Service

An upcoming symposium panel hosted by Yale University will discuss threats to the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2025

Trump Administration Considers Revoking Ban On Oil And Gas Development Near Chaco Culture National Historical Park

The Trump administration announced that it will initiate formal meetings with Native American tribes in the Southwestern U.S. to discuss the administration’s plans to revoke a 20-year ban on oil and gas development across federal land surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park in New Mexico.

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By NPT Staff - November 4th, 2025

Partnership Will Help Keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park Open Until January

A partnership of state and local entities will provide funding to keep Great Smoky Mountains National Park open from November 3 through January 4 amid the ongoing government shutdown.

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By NPT Staff - October 31st, 2025

Historic Gunboat Housed At Vicksburg National Military Park At Risk Of Completely Decaying

A historic Civil War gunboat on display at Vicksburg National Military Park is in danger of completely decaying if changes aren’t made to the way it’s being stored, according to a 2025 study.

Evaluation of Wood Decay and Identification of Fungi Found in the USS Cairo, a Historic American Civil War Ironclad Gunboat

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 29th, 2025

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