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Democrats Pressing Interior Secretary On Lack Of Covid-19 Precautions In Parks

House Democrats, concerned that Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is not taking the coronavirus pandemic seriously enough, are pushing him to explain why the National Park Service is not uniform in enforcing social distancing and face mask guidelines.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 4:58pm

Rocky Mountain National Park Banning Campfires

With ongoing drought and hot, dry, windy weather conducive to wildfires, Rocky Mountain National Park officials are banning campfires inside the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 1:52pm

Roadwork Will Create Traffic Woes In Kings Canyon, Sequoia National Parks

While the rehabilitation project of the Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks is expected to finally end this year, some more pain is in store for motorists before that happens.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 12:39pm

Bluffs Restaurant On Blue Ridge Parkway To Open August 22

The long-closed, and recently restored, Bluffs Restaurant on the Blue Ridge Parkway will reopen for business on August 22.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 12:19pm

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Interior Establishes Task Force To Develop Strategy For Tackling Maintenance Backlog

In less than two months Interior Department officials intend to have a plan for attacking the maintenance backlog across the public lands in the nation.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 13th, 2020 2:00am

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Social Distancing Proving Difficult On Some Glacier National Park Trails

If you're planning a trip to Glacier National Park in the weeks ahead, you might want to pack some face masks, as there are some trails in the park where social distancing is proving difficult, according to park staff.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 1:45am

Grand Canyon National Park Bats Carry Rabies

A bat captured along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park has tested positive for rabies, a finding that prompted park officials to remind visitors to avoid contact with bats.

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By NPT Staff - August 13th, 2020 1:30am

Judge Rejects Interior's Weakening Of Migratory Bird Treaty Act

Efforts by the Trump administration to weaken the century-old Migratory Bird Treaty Act were blocked by a federal judge, who said the revisions produced by the Interior Department are "contrary to the plain meaning of the MBTA and therefore must be vacated."

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 12th, 2020 12:20pm

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Park Page: Carlsbad Caverns National Park

Travel to Carlsbad Caverns National Park in southern New Mexico and you'll arrive at a landscape with more than 100 caves, have the opportunity to witness thousands of bats take flight into the Chihuahuan Desert, marvel at the beauty of ancient sea ledges and acid-dissolved limestone, and walk down what's been called “the road to hell.”

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By Consuelo Martinez - August 12th, 2020 2:00am

Photography In The National Parks: A Short Stay in Crater Lake National Park

Photographer Rebecca Latson took a short trip to Crater Lake National Park. In her previous article, she detailed what she saw and what you can expect regarding Covid-19 precautions within the park. In this article, Rebecca shows you what she saw and photographed and tells you how you can capture great images of your own in this unique national park.

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By Rebecca Latson - August 12th, 2020 2:00am

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