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Yellowstone National Park: Through The Lens Of Time

Nearly 150 years later, Bradly J. Boner, a photojournalist based in Jackson Hole, spent four summers (2011-2014) retracing the steps of the 1871 Hayden Survey. He went on a personal “scavenger hunt” to find the exact location of every one of William Henry Jackson’s photographs based on the images themselves and descriptions published by members of the party, then “rephotographed” from each spot to show how the park had (or hadn’t) changed.

Early Summer Construction And Closures At Jenny Lake In Grand Teton National Park

This summer is the fourth and final major construction season as part of the Grand Teton National Park Foundation's Inspiring Journeys campaign that is restoring Grand Teton National Park’s most popular destination—Jenny Lake. This project will ultimately create an inviting and sustainable trail system, improving both wayfinding and accessibility.

Lend Your Ideas To How The C&O Canal In Georgetown Should Be Restored

You're invited to add your voice to shape the future of the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park in Georgetown in the District of Columbia. The National Park Service and Georgetown Heritage invite you to a hands-on workshop on Wednesday, June 14, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Canal Overlook room at Georgetown Park.

As The Monuments Turn: Pushes And Pulls On Bears Ears, Katahdin Woods And Waters National Monuments

Those who read tea leaves likely are staring at hot swirling water as they try to predict how the Trump administration will come down on the fate of Bears Ears, Katahdin Woods and Waters, and 25 other national monuments. Conservationists maintain the president lacks authority to abolish monuments, while conservatives hope for drastic action by President Trump.
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Experience The Lewis And Clark National Historic Trail This June

The Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail staff invites you to #FindYourTrail in June along the 3,700-mile route, with more than 100 sites along the way. Many diverse groups -- federal, tribal, state and local agencies, and public and private organizations -- work together to provide opportunities for visitors to experience and learn about the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Erosion Closes Portion Of Gros Ventre/Kelly Road At Grand Teton National Park

Heavy runoff down the Gros Ventre River at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming has forced the temporary closure of approximately 4.5 miles of the Gros Ventre/Kelly Road from the Gros Ventre Junction with US Highway 26/89/191 to the Gros Ventre Campground due to significant erosion that is threatening the road.

Sounds Of Nature In National Parks Are Being Trampled By Noise

Standing on the rippled hillside of Checkerboard Mesa in Zion National Park, the sound came in waves as eastbound flight after eastbound flight from McCarran International Airport in Las Vegas passed overhead about every 10 minutes, adding to the cacophony of traffic from the park road 100 or so yards away.