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National Park Service Plans To Open North Rim Of Grand Canyon Next Week

The North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park, closed to the public since a raging wildfire swept across the rim following a lightning strike in early July, is scheduled to partially open to the public next week.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 25th, 2025

UPDATE | National Park Service, Federal Agencies Face Prospect Of Widespread Firings

A high-stakes poker game being played out in Washington, D.C., could not only shutter the National Park System on October 1, but also see most National Park Service employees fired.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 25th, 2025

Legislation Introduced To Make Apostle Islands National Lakeshore A "National Park"

A rose by any other name is just as sweet, but nevertheless a congressman from Wisconsin wants to transform Apostle Islands National Lakeshore into Apostle Islands National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - September 25th, 2025

National Parks Where Fall Colors Are Plentiful, But The Crowds Are Smaller

Fall foliage is world-famous at places like Great Smoky Mountains and Shenandoah. But here's a look at some less crowded national parks to visit in fall.

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By Jan Childs - September 25th, 2025

Snow Falls In The High Country Of Rocky Mountain National Park

It's fitting, being that the calendar has turned to autumn, that it snowed in the high country of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 23rd, 2025

UPDATE | Training Of ICE Officers Might Impact National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranks

President Donald Trump's desire to flood the country with Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents will result in a shortage of law enforcement rangers in the National Park System, according to the Association of National Park Rangers.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2025

Clock Ticking Down On Possible Government Shutdown

Seven days and a handful of hours stand in the way of a possible government shutdown, one that might, or might not, result in closure of the National Park System.

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By NPT Staff - September 23rd, 2025

UPDATE | Rangers Find Man's Body At Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Rangers at Great Smoky Mountains National Park have found the body of a 21-year-old man last seen in Nashville, Tennessee, last Thursday.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 21st, 2025

Fat Bear Week 2025: Voting Opens For Burliest Bruin At Katmai National Park And Preserve

It's Fat Bear Week, and here's everything you need to know to vote and follow along on Explore's live bear cams.

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By Jan Childs - September 23rd, 2025

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site Hosts Special Program

Little Rock Central High School National Historic Site preserves the legacy of the group of Black students known as the Little Rock Nine.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 21st, 2025

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