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Nomination Of Former Congressman To Head BLM Draws Criticism

A former Republican congressman from New Mexico has been nominated by President Donald Trump to head the Bureau of Land Management, a move that quickly was condemned by the Sierra Club.

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November 5th, 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

Nonprofits To Help Gateway Arch National Park Reopen On Select Days In November

The Jefferson National Parks Association has announced that more nonprofit support will go toward opening the Gateway Arch and the Old Courthouse on select days throughout November as the government shutdown continues.

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By NPT Staff - November 5th, 2025

Large Donation Accelerates Appalachian Trail Landscape Protection

A $5 million donation from the Dunleavy Foundation to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy will go toward supporting the Wild East Action Fund to advance local efforts to protect 200,000 acres of the Appalachian Trail landscape.

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By NPT Staff - 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

Study Calculates Economic Value Of Bear Sightings In Yellowstone National Park

Grizzly and black bear sightings in Yellowstone National Park have a measurable economic value, according to two economists from the National Park Service and USGS.

Valuing wildlife sightings at the species-wide and individual animal levels: an approach and application to bear viewing in Yellowstone National Park

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By Jennifer Roberts - November 4th, 2025

National Park Service Will Offer Free Entry For Veterans Day

Veterans Day, November 11, will be the last day of the year that visitors will be able to enter National Park Service sites for free.

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By NPT Staff - November 3rd, 2025

Water And Fire Restrictions Return To Grand Canyon National Park

In advance of tests on a new section of pipeline the National Park Service has reinstituted water restrictions at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - November 2nd, 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

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