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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

Groups Working To Keep Grand Canyon Food Pantry Open

National Park Service staff and Grand Canyon residents who are struggling to get by will continue to be able to count on the Grand Canyon Food Pantry thanks to the combined efforts of the Grand Canyon Conservancy (GRC) and the Flagstaff Family Food Center (FFFC).

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October 31st, 2025

Two Campgrounds To Reopen At Grand Canyon National Park

Phantom Ranch and Bright Angel Campground at Grand Canyon National Park will reopen to visitors on November 1.

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By Compiled From DOI Releases - October 30th, 2025

Grand Canyon Announces Increased Water and Fire Restrictions During Infrastructure Work

Due to limited water availability and construction activities associated with the ongoing Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project, Grand Canyon National Park will implement Stage 3 Water Restrictions and Stage 2 Fire Restrictions on its South Rim beginning October 31.

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By Compiled From DOI Releases - October 30th, 2025

Coalition Expresses Opposition To Planned Killing Of Forest Owls In National Parks

The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks expressed its opposition to the planned killing of forest owls in 14 units of the National Park System in a recent letter to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet.

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By NPT Staff - October 30th, 2025

Furloughed Park Rangers Bring Their Expertise To Classrooms

A program in California and Colorado is bringing furloughed Park Service staff to classrooms as part of enrichment activities for elementary students.

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By NPT Staff - October 30th, 2025

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