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July Fourth Around The National Parks

From the spectacular National Mall fireworks to kids' activities and readings of the Declaration of Independence, dozens of national parks celebrate July Fourth with special events.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 2nd, 2025

'Big Ugly Bill' Passes Senate With NPS Cuts

Advocates of national parks, the environment and public lands decried the budget reconciliation bill passed Tuesday by the Senate.

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By NPT Staff - July 1st, 2025

In Yellowstone, Even Animals Sometimes Make Mistakes

The recent death of a bison at Grand Prismatic Spring is an emphatic example of the danger posed by thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. But there are some common misconceptions about what makes the hot springs so dangerous.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - July 1st, 2025

Celebrate Dark Skies At Badlands National Park Astronomy Festival

The 2025 Badlands Astronomy Festival runs from July 18 to July 20.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - July 1st, 2025

White-Nose Syndrome Confirmed In More Bats At Rocky Mountain National Park

White-nose syndrome is devastating bats in several national parks.

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By NPT Staff - June 30th, 2025

National Mall July Fourth Celebration Features Independence Day Parade, Fireworks

Here's the schedule for the July 4th Independence Day celebrations on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 30th, 2025

History At Sunset Series Starts At Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park

Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park in Virginia launches its annual History at Sunset series on July 4th weekend.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 28th, 2025

Fire Restrictions Taking Effect In Southeast Utah National Park Units

Heightened fire danger in southeastern Utah due to prolonged drought and rising temperatures has prompted the National Park Service to put fire restrictions in place, beginning Saturday, June 28, for Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - June 27th, 2025

"Alligator Alcatraz" Proposed For Abandoned Airport Project Inside Big Cypress National Preserve

Earlier this month, just a week after Florida Attorney General James Uthemeir announced on his X account that the state would build its largest migrant detention center at an isolated site within the Big Cypress National Preserve, construction began in earnest.

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By NPT Staff - June 27th, 2025

Interior Secretary Urged To Protect Parks And Rangers

Hundreds of comments being sent to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum from national park visitors urge him to protect the parks and their rangers and see that history is truthfully presented.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 27th, 2025

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