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UPDATE | Six Unoccupied Houses Collapse At Cape Hatteras National Seashore

Cape Hatteras National Seashore was notified Tuesday afternoon that five unoccupied houses have collapsed in Buxton, North Carolina.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 30th, 2025

Revisiting Jasper One Year After The Once-In-A-Century Wildfire

On a bedrock knob overlooking a mountain town in Alberta, I played citizen scientist by putting my smartphone in a holder and taking a photo of the fire-scarred landscape.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 30th, 2025

Every Kid Outdoors Act Introduced To Congress

The Every Kid Outdoors program received a boost as U.S. Rep. Yassamin Ansari reintroduced the Every Kid Outdoors Act in the House of Representatives.

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By NPT Staff - September 30th, 2025

Water Is Back On At Paradise – More Or Less

Water and limited flush restrooms (supported by porta-potties) are available again at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. While Narada Falls water has not yet been restored, porta-potties remain in place for visitor use.

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By NPT Staff - September 29th, 2025

UPDATE | Gatlinburg Bypass At Great Smoky Mountains Is Now Open

The Gatlinburg Bypass in Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains closed as crews continue cleanup efforts following a significant landslide that occurred the morning of Saturday, September 27.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 29th, 2025

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Urges Caution During Hazardous Conditions

Although Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda are not forecasted to directly impact Hatteras and Ocracoke islands, Cape Hatteras National Seashore urges visitors to exercise caution this week while traveling and to stay out of closed beach areas and the ocean due to hazardous conditions.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 29th, 2025

Grand Canyon South Rim Implements Water Conservation Measures

It was just last month (August) that Grand Canyon National Park officials implemented water usage restrictions on the South Rim due to a Transcanyon water line break north of Phantom Ranch. It appears work on this issue is still ongoing since the park has announced effective immediately, it will implement water conservation measures for the South Rim of the park.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - September 29th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

Units of the National Park System are where they are because of history, a particular subject or event, or a landform. With Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state, it’s all about water.

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By Rebecca Latson - September 29th, 2025

Big Bend National Park To Resume Efforts To Remove Nonnative Sheep

In a yearly effort to remove a nonnative species of sheep from Big Bend National Park, a section of the park will be closed beginning October 3 to allow for aerial culling operations.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - September 29th, 2025

One Year After Hurricane Helene: The Massive Effort To Rebuild The Appalachian Trail

Hurricane Helene was, and still is, a disaster of historic proportions. But it’s also a story of resiliency of the land and the people who are stewards of it.

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By Jan Childs - September 29th, 2025

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