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With Democrats gaining the majority in the House of Representatives, expect to see more inquiries into how the Interior Department is run, perhaps a slowdown or halt in the development of new management plans for Grand Staircase-Escalante and Bears Ears national monuments, greater oversight into reorganization of Interior, and more light of day for parks-related legislation offered by House Democrats.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 7th, 2018 10:29am

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Reader Participation Day: What Condition Did You Find The Parks This Year?

OK, it's early November, summer vacations are long gone, but those memories hang on, no? So, this is your opportunity to speak up and tell others what condition you found your National Park System destination in. Crowded, clean, jammed with vehicles, over-priced, a great value?Did you encounter any "stupid" visitors?

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 7th, 2018 2:00am

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Entrance Fees Creeping Up At Pinnacles National Park

Come January 1, it will cost you a little bit more to enter Pinnacles National Park in California, unless you have your national parks pass on your person. Under the plan, the entrance fee for vehicles will increase $5, to $30.

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By NPT Staff - November 7th, 2018 1:30am

A Hell Of A Place: The Devil's Role In National Park Place Names

Our forefathers were fiendish, hellish, you might even say devilish. Need proof? Look at the maps and the names of many of the places we visit. And then ask yourself, “Why in the Hell are so many places in our Western national parks named after the infernal demon, and his lair?”

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By Patrick Cone - November 7th, 2018 1:15am

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Federal Judge Rules Against U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service In Red Wolf Case

A federal judge has ruled the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service violated the Endangered Species Act and the National Environmental Policy Act by rolling back protections for the only wild population of red wolves in North Carolina.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2018 2:00am

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Toast Martin Van Buren's Life In December At His National Historic Site

What do hops, madeira wine, and Martin Van Buren have in common? In 1782, you could find all three in a tavern!

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2018 2:00am

Cape Hatteras National Seashore Planning 50-Car Parking Lot In Buxton

Cape Hatteras National Seashore officials are discussing plans for a 50-car parking area at the former Buxton Coast Guard Station, and have scheduled a public meeting to go over the proposal.

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By NPT Staff - November 6th, 2018 1:15am

Effort Underway To Legislate Cattle's Place At Point Reyes National Seashore

While the National Park Service just launched a public comment period on how best to manage cattle ranching at Point Reyes National Seashore, an effort is well underway in Congress to legislate that industry's place at the seashore.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 5th, 2018 2:00am

Who Was Georg Steller, And Why Are These Animals Named For Him?

A raucous, and beautiful, bird of the West is the Steller's Jay. It swoops down towards backyard bird feeders, sending all the finches and juncos, and occasionally Eurasian Collared-Doves, flitting away. But who was Steller, and why is his name attached to this radiant jay?