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Fires In Yellowstone, Grand Teton National Parks Continue To Cause Visitor Problems

Wildfires in Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks continued Monday to complicate visitors' lives, as the South Entrance to Yellowstone remained closed to traffic and smoke was creating health and driving hazards.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2016 2:41pm

Dry Tortugas, Everglades National Parks Returning To Normal, Cape Hatteras National Seashore Prepping For Storm

While Dry Tortugas and Everglades national parks in Florida are returning to normal after bracing for a tropical weather system, at Cape Hatteras National Seashore up the Atlantic Coast in North Carolina officials were preparing for an approaching tropical storm.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2016 10:38am

Lodging In The Parks: YMCA Of The Rockies

Laughing children, teens streaming out of the cafeteria, and elk grazing peacefully on the lawn greeted me as I made my way to check in to the YMCA of the Rockies, a venerable and sprawling retreat cupped in a mountainous bowl sidled up against Rocky Mountain National Park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 29th, 2016 3:30am

Grand Teton National Park Foundation Completes $14 Million Jenny Lake Campaign

Grand Teton National Park Foundation has not only completed, but exceeded, its $14 million Inspiring Journeys fundraising campaign to renew Grand Teton National Park’s most iconic destination in honor of the National Park Service centennial.

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By NPT Staff - August 29th, 2016 3:30am

Wrecked In Yellowstone: Greed, Obsession, And The Untold Story Of Yellowstone's Most Infamous Shipwreck

A few years back, Editor Kurt Repanshek and I had an opportunity to tag along on a research boat headed across Yellowstone Lake. I remember it vividly, because on the way back an afternoon mountain storm whipped up some foamy whitecaps and our boat started to look pretty small for such a big lake (it covers 136 square miles, at an altitude of 7,700 feet).

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By Patrick Cone - May 19th, 2017 12:47am

Fire That Destroyed Historic Barn At Ozark National Scenic Riverways Declared Arson

A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for setting on fire the historic Wallace Barn that burned to the ground earlier this month in Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2016 3:00am

Yosemite Nature Notes: A Glimpse At Stephen Mather

As we celebrate the centennial of the National Park Service, here's a look back to 1916 and the life of Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - August 28th, 2016 8:24pm

Approaching Storm System Prompts Closure Of Dry Tortugas National Park

An approaching tropical storm system prompted Dry Tortugas National Park off the Florida coast to plan to close to recreational visitors at 6 p.m. Saturday, while officials at Everglades National Park on the mainland planned to close the Flamingo Campground that evening.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2016 1:37pm

Georgia Woman Observing A Snake Killed In Great Smoky Mountains National Park

A Georgia woman who got out of her car to look at a snake along Foothills Parkway in Great Smoky Mountains National Park was killed when she was hit by an oncoming vehicle.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2016 1:27pm

2nd Annual Yellowstone Forever Photo Contest

The Yellowstone Park Foundation and Nature’s Best Photography magazine announce the launch of the 2nd Annual Yellowstone Forever Photo Contest.

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By NPT Staff - August 27th, 2016 2:00am

Concessions Worker At Yellowstone National Park Falls To Death At Grand Canyon Of The Yellowstone

A young concessions worker at Yellowstone National Park fell to her death into the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone while out early in the morning Friday with some coworkers.

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By NPT Staff - August 26th, 2016 7:13pm

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Obed Wild And Scenic River Embarking On Wilderness Survey

Does any of the landscape that falls within the Obed Wild and Scenic River in Tennessee qualify as "wilderness"? That's a question park staff are going to try to answer by conducting a Wilderness Eligibility Assessment on lands within the park boundaries.

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By NPT Staff - August 26th, 2016 3:00am

Long-Time Park Service Employee To Guide Launch Of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

A National Park Service employee with nearly five decades of experience in guiding projects for the agency has been chosen to guide the launch of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine.

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By NPT Staff - August 26th, 2016 2:30am

Volunteers Aim To Reduce Human-Wildlife Conflicts At Grand Teton National Park

A new volunteer program to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts in the String Lake area has proven successful for Grand Teton National Park, and additional volunteers are wanted. The volunteers promote the “Bear Aware” campaign reminding visitors about the responsibilities related to recreating in bear country, as well as help with the increased issues related to the popularity of the area.

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By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2016 2:30am

Isle Royale National Park Proposal Raises Cost Of Entrance But Honors Federal Passes

As national parks across the country consider fee increases to align with guidelines set last year by the National Park Service, changes proposed at Isle Royale National Park would raise the cost of entrance but also honor federal recreation passes that currently aren’t accepted.

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By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2016 2:30am

Construction To Close Marina At Fire Island National Seashore Until Next Summer

Four years after Hurricane Sandy struck Fire Island National Seashore, recovery efforts at the New York park will continue Sept. 12 with a $5.4 million project that will close the Watch Hill Marina through next summer.

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By NPT Staff - August 25th, 2016 2:00am

Wildfires Keep South Entrance To Yellowstone National Park Closed

A lightning-sparked wildfire in Grand Teton National Park that might not be contained before snow flies continued Wednesday to keep access through Yellowstone National Park's South Entrance blocked, creating long detours for visitors heading into and out of the world's first national park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 24th, 2016 1:44pm

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UPDATED: President Obama Designates National Monument In Maine's North Woods

A wide swath of Maine's North Woods on Wednesday became the country's newest national monument, as President Obama used his authority under The Antiquities Act to designate Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

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By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2016 12:32pm

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Soda Mountain Solar Project Fails To Get Key Permits

A massive solar energy project proposed to be built within one mile of Mojave National Preserve has failed to get key permits from the San Bernardino County supervisors, who were concerned over the impacts the project would bring to the area.

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By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2016 9:40am

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Death Valley National Park's Power Woes Get Backup

Ice, air-conditioning, and water fountains that spurt water are great to have in the place with the hottest recorded temperature on Earth, and so it's great to hear that Southern California Edison has moved a power generator into Death Valley National Park, which has endured four power outages this summer.

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By NPT Staff - August 24th, 2016 3:30am

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