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The latest news from around the National Park System.

Battle Over Cash Payments At National Parks Drags On

The ongoing battle over whether the National Park Service should accept U.S. currency for entrance fees and other payments in parks is dragging on in a Washington, D.C., courthouse, with no end in sight.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2025 2:30am

Yellowstone Roads Open For Summer

All of Yellowstone National Park's roads are now open for the summer.

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By Jan Childs - May 27th, 2025 11:04am

Concern Raised Over Whether Congress Would Give Interior Lump Sum For FY26

Lack of specificity over how the Interior Department would spend funding President Donald Trump has requested for Fiscal 2026 has raised questions in and outside the National Park Service over whether it was done intentionally so Interior Secretary Doug Burgum would receive a lump sum that he could distribute as he chooses.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2025 3:00am

Yellowstone’s Thermal Areas, By The Numbers

Yellowstone National Park contains the world’s largest concentration of geothermal features. In fact, this is the primary reason it was set aside as a National Park in 1872.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2025 2:30am

Op-Ed | Preserving America’s Best Idea: National Parks In The Fight For Democracy

National parks have been an aspirational best idea of the American people. The parks may not be absolutely democratic, but their history has evolved toward a better reflection of the nation’s people.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 27th, 2025 2:30am

A Day In The Park: National Park Of American Samoa

The National Park of American Samoa is not only remote, but is truly a paradise of coral sand beaches, deep blue waters, and stunning landscapes of lush tropical rainforest vegetation and stunning sculpted volcanic island mountains towering above the breaking waves. This three-island park marries nature and culture within an untamed environment.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 26th, 2025 3:00am

Motorcyclists Discouraged From Visiting Death Valley In Summer

As summer approaches and visitors begin planning trips to national parks across the country, Death Valley National Park is urging motorcycle riders to think twice before traveling by bike during the hottest months of the year.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2025 2:30am

Cave Tours Back In Operation At Jewel Cave National Monument

If you find yourself in western South Dakota with an itch to go underground, swing back Jewel Cave National Monument, which has a great array of cave tours available.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 26th, 2025 2:30am

Goodbye Bullfrogs, Hello Turtles At Yosemite National Park

A cacophony of croaking bullfrogs under a dark night sky might seem like one of nature's sweetest sounds, unless you're a turtle in Yosemite National Park.

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By Jan Childs - May 25th, 2025 2:30am

National Park Lodges With Uncertain Futures

America’s national park lodges offer a wide range of styles, sizes, history and amenities.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 25th, 2025 2:30am

Historic Lighthouse Keeper's Residence Restored At Dry Tortugas National Park

The restoration of a historic lighthouse keeper's residence at Dry Tortugas National Park is complete, nearly 8 years after Hurricane Irma battered the site.

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By Jan Childs - May 24th, 2025 2:30am

You'll Likely Need A Reservation To Get Into Yosemite National Park This Weekend

Unless you arrive before sunrise, or wait until mid-afternoon, you'll need a reservation to get into Yosemite National Park this weekend.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 2:44pm

Semi Driver Killed In Crash At Death Valley National Park

A semi-truck driver was killed when his rig, which apparently lost its brakes, crashed into a historic ranger station in Death Valley National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 2:13pm

Too Much Snow To Allow Trail Ridge Road In Rocky Mountain National Park To Open This Weekend

There's too much snow and ice near the roof of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado to allow Trail Ridge Road to open for the Memorial Day weekend, according to park staff.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 10:30am

Public Urged To Report National Park Placards That Disparage Americans Or Detracts From Scenic Grandeur

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum hopes to enlist the public in identifying interpretive materials in the National Park System that disparage Americans past or living or which contain content that detracts from viewpoints of scenic grandeur.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 9:21am

Restoration Of Cape Hatteras Light Reveals Structural Cracks

Most homeowners who begin a repair project on an old home aren't terribly surprised when they discover a bigger problem than they expected. That's somewhat the case with the restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, where workers have discovered some structural issues they didn't expect.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 2:30am

What To Know About Rip Currents At National Parks And Seashores This Summer

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at national seashores and national lakeshores are warning of something that might not be as familiar: Rip currents.

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By Jan Childs - May 23rd, 2025 2:30am

House Bill Drops Public Lands Sales, But Seen As Harmful To Parks, Wildlife

While a massive budget reconciliation bill passed by the House no longer contains a provision to allow for federal lands to be sold, critics say it contains provisions damaging to the National Park Service, wildlife, and the environment in general.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 10:52am

Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed For Renovations

Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground has closed to facilitate a major renovation and expansion expected to improve the visitor experience and expand year-round camping opportunities in the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 2:30am

UPDATE | National Park Rangers Grappling With Burnout

It's not even Memorial Day, but some National Park Service rangers are saying burnout is becoming a problem.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 2:30am

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