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Search Is On For Driver Accused Of Destroying Rare Plants At Death Valley National Park

A vehicle illegally driven off-road in Death Valley National Park left a 5-mile scar of tire tracks and caused significant damage to rare and sensitive desert plants.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - January 28th, 2026

National Monuments Promote Stable Local Economies, Analysis Shows

An analysis by Headwaters Economics has found that, contrary to widespread concerns, U.S. national monuments do not disrupt local economies.

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By Jennifer Roberts - January 28th, 2026

Trump Orders Removal Of Climate Change, Native American Information From Parks

A week after taking down signs at Independence National Historical Park referencing George Washington's ownership of slaves, the National Park Service has been ordered to remove signs and displays pertaining to climate change and Native Americans at a handful of national parks in the West.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 27th, 2026

Park Service Seeks Comment On Washington Tidal Basin Plans

The National Park Service is seeking public comment on future plans for the Tidal Basin, famous for its cherry blossoms and landmarks.

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By NPT Staff - January 28th, 2026

Groups Express Concern Over Proposed Rifle Range Near Appomattox Courthouse Battlefield

Three advocacy groups have expressed concern over the construction of a rifle range 5.25 miles from the boundary of the Appomattox Courthouse National Historical Park.

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By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2026

Rappahannock Tribe Challenges Water Permit In Chesapeake Bay Area

The Rappahannock Tribe is challenging a permit that would allow a Virginia county to draw up to 9 million gallons of water per day from the Rappahannock River.

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By NPT Staff - January 27th, 2026

Climate Refugia Research Is Helping Acadia National Park Prepare For The Future

A 2025 study is helping Acadia National Park improve its approach to its own potential climate refugia and guide plant restoration across the park.

From models to management: Implementing the climate-change refugia conservation cycle in national parks of the northeastern United States

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By Jennifer Roberts - January 27th, 2026

Photography In The National Parks: My 15 Favorite Images From 2025

Continuing a tradition begun with the Traveler in 2015, contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shows her 15 favorite images captured during 2025.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 27th, 2026

Op-Ed | Why “Sell-Off Steve” Pearce Is A Threat To Our National Parks

Steve Pearce, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, has spent his entire political career hellbent on selling off our beloved public lands, earning him the moniker “Sell-Off Steve” from conservation groups.

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By Adam Auerbach - January 27th, 2026

Portions of Canaveral National Seashore To Close Ahead of NASA Artemis Launch

NASA's Artemis II launch will force the closure of Playalinda Beach and some other sections of Canaveral National Seashore, which is in Florida adjacent to Kennedy Space Center.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - January 27th, 2026

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