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Shenandoah National Park Faces Financial Worries As It Remains Open During Shutdown

Shenandoah National Park has remained open during its peak visitor season, despite the ongoing government shutdown. However, the park is unable to charge its usual $30 fee, meaning that it faces the loss of millions of dollars.

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By NPT Staff - October 15th, 2025

Friends of the Everglades Files Lawsuit To Obtain Public Records Related to “Alligator Alcatraz”

Friends of the Everglades has filed a new lawsuit against the state of Florida to obtain public records related to the agencies and decision-makers behind “Alligator Alcatraz,” a detention center surrounded by Big Cypress National Preserve.

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By NPT Staff - October 15th, 2025

Legislation Introduced To Fast-Track Rebuild Of Grand Canyon Lodge

An Arizona congressman has introduced legislation to fast-track the rebuild of Grand Canyon Lodge, which burned to the ground in July when a lightning-triggered wildfire swept across the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 15th, 2025

Online Archive That Seeks To Preserve National Park Signs Goes Public

Save Our Signs, a publicly-sourced archive of more than 10,000 photos of national park signs and monument placards, went public on Monday. The images were collected as part of a massive volunteer project to preserve signs at risk of removal by the Trump administration.

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By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2025

Conservation and Disability Groups Denounce The Reintroduction Of The Outdoor Americans With Disabilities Act

Conservation and disability groups are denouncing the reintroduction of the Outdoor Americans With Disabilities Act, which would put public lands at risk by opening them up to increased motorized traffic.

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By NPT Staff - October 14th, 2025

Climate Change Is Impacting Park Visitation, Says NPS Staff

National Park Service staff are taking notice of how climate change is impacting the experience of visitors, according to interviews with 63 staff across 31 NPS units.

National Park Service staff perspectives on how climate change affects visitor use

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 14th, 2025

UPDATE | Vegetation Fire Burning At Joshua Tree National Park

A vegetation fire is burning at Black Rock Campground in Joshua Tree National Park, sparking evacuations and closures.

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By NPT Staff - October 13th, 2025

Low To Moderate-Severity Wildfires Can Benefit National Park Bird Populations For Decades, According to Study

Low to moderate-severity wildfires have positive long-term ecological benefits on national park bird populations, according to a two-decade study of Yosemite, Sequoia, and Kings Canyon National Parks.

Fire gives avian populations a rapid and enduring boost in protected forests of California

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By NPT Staff - October 13th, 2025

Cedar Breaks National Monument Begins Routine Winter Preparations

Winter is coming. Fall colors are fading and chilly weather is settling in across the plateau. This means Cedar Breaks National Monument is beginning its annual transition toward winter operations.

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By NPT Staff - October 11th, 2025

Illegal Activities Increase In National Parks As Shutdown Continues

Visitors at national parks, feeling emboldened by the lack of staff caused by the government shutdown, are breaking rules meant to keep visitors safe.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2025

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