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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

More Than 9000 Comments Received As NPS Closes Public Comment Period Seeking Feedback On Improving Visitor Services

A 30-day National Park Service public comment period seeking feedback on ways to improve visitor services in national parks closed on Thursday, with over 9000 comments received.

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By NPT Staff - October 10th, 2025

Friends of Acadia Planning To Host Take Pride In Acadia Day Despite Government Shutdown

Friends of Acadia is planning to host Take Pride in Acadia Day at Acadia National Park on November 1, despite the current government shutdown.

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By NPT Staff - October 9th, 2025

University Course Utilizes National Park Geology To Teach Students About Climate Change

An undergraduate course being taught at universities across the U.S. is helping students understand climate change on a geological scale by helping them apply knowledge about the geology of specific national parks.

Reading the Rocks: The Geology of National Parks as a Platform for Climate Change Education

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 9th, 2025

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