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UPDATE | National Fire In Big Cypress National Preserve Is Spreading Quickly

The National Fire, which is currently burning through Big Cypress National Preserve in Southern Florida, is spreading quickly due to drought conditions.

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By NPT Staff - February 26th, 2026

Florida's Reef, Highly Valued And Harshly Impacted

Though prized for the more than $6 billion it generates annually through tourism, the Florida Reef is ailing, impacted by pollution, commercial fishing, and climate change.

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By Lori Sonken - February 25th, 2026

Parks Groups Express Concern Ahead Of Steve Pearce’s Confirmation Hearing

Ahead of the hearing that is meant to confirm Steve Pearce as the director of the Bureau of Land Management on February 25, parks groups are calling on the Senate to speak out against the nomination.

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By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2026

Analysis Finds Nature Loss Is Felt Unequally Across Race And Income

Across the United States, communities of color are more likely than white communities to live in nature-deprived areas, according to an analysis from Conservation Science Partners.

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By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2026

Two Wildfires Cause Closures In Big Cypress National Preserve

Two fires are currently burning within Big Cypress National Preserve, prompting area closures while local ground and aviation crews engage in fire suppression activities.

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By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2026

Man Dies While Rafting Through Grand Canyon National Park

A 30-year-old man drowned while rafting through Hance Rapid on the Colorado River.

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By NPT Staff - February 24th, 2026

Photography In The National Parks: Winter Serendipity At Yellowstone

Visit Yellowstone National Park with your camera(s) during the winter and more than likely, at least one serendipitous moment will arise. It might be a geyser erupting, or some cool wildlife passing through, or the morning sun breaking through gray cloud cover, or any number of other “happy chances” you might photograph.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 24th, 2026

Restore The Ranks: Why Staffing Is The Real Crisis In The National Park Service

The National Park Service does not suffer from a lack of something to do or a lack of dedication. It suffers from a lack of operational capacity.

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By Jeff West - February 24th, 2026

Power Outage Leads To Water Conservation Measures On South Rim

A power outage impacting the SCADA system at the Havasupai Gardens pumphouse has led Grand Canyon National Park to put water conservation measures in place on the South Rim.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - February 23rd, 2026

Park Ranger Sues Interior Department For Wrongful Termination

A National Park Service biologist who was fired for hanging a transgender pride flag on El Capitan in Yosemite National Park has sued the Interior Department for wrongful termination.

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By NPT Staff - February 23rd, 2026

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