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Roadwork Could Cause Traffic Delays In Black Canyon Of The Gunnison

Road maintenance this month could cause traffic delays up to 30 minutes in parts of Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park in Colorado.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 8th, 2025

Crater Lake National Park Enacts Fire Restrictions As Risk Ramps Up

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon is the latest spot to announce fire restrictions as hot, dry, breezy summer conditions kick into high gear.

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By NPT Staff - July 8th, 2025

UPDATED | Body Of Missing Man Found In Shenandoah National Park

Robert "Bob" Bieri was last seen Saturday near Lewis Falls in Shenandoah National Park in Virginia.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 7th, 2025

Travel Company Concerned About Cuts To National Park Service

A travel company that leads small groups of visitors to destinations the world over is expressing concern over the Trump administration's cuts to the National Park Service workforce and proposed $1 billion reduction in the agency's budget for the coming fiscal year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2025

Voyageurs National Park Continues Work To Remove Invasive Cattails

National park staff and contractors are working to remove areas of invasive, hybrid cattails in wetlands at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 6th, 2025

UPDATED | Trump Creates “Make America Beautiful Again” Commission Amid Steps To Shrink Park Workforce, Budget

President Donald Trump is creating a commission “to conserve America’s lands and waters, cut red tape, and drive conservation and economic growth” in tandem with his new order to raise park-entry fees on foreigners and reverse efforts to increase diversity in parks.

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By Rita Beamish and Kurt Repanshek - July 6th, 2025

Microplastics Widespread In Appalachian Fish, New Study Finds

A new study from West Virginia University adds to the growing catalog of evidence that microplastics are everywhere on Earth, including the water, air, and wildlife in national parks.

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By Jan Childs - July 5th, 2025

Joshua Tree National Park Association Expands Education Opportunities

Two nonprofits are teaming up to help students experience the outdoors at Joshua Tree National Park in the deserts of Southern California.

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By NPT Staff - July 5th, 2025

Multiple Roads Closed, Campers Evacuated As Flooding Hits Big Bend National Park

Flooding in Texas prompted the evacuation of a campground and closed some roads and attractions in Big Bend National Park.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 4th, 2025

Water Restrictions In Place For Grand Canyon North Rim

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park invoked Stage 3 water restrictions in recent days due to ongoing challenges in water delivery from Roaring Springs.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 4th, 2025

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