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National Historical Park Would Honor Creator Of Jim Crow Era Schools

The Julius Rosenwald & Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Campaign is driving interest in creating a multi-site national park honoring Julius Rosenwald, a visionary philanthropist who helped create schools in the South during the Jim Crow era.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2026

A Day In The Park: Jasper National Park

The United States is not the only country to host national park units. Canada is also home to some pretty spectacular national parks of their own. Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada is one of those park units.

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By Rebecca Latson - March 30th, 2026

Federal Judge Rules That “God Squad” Can Convene

A federal judge ruled today in favor of the Trump administration to allow the Endangered Species Committee to convene to consider exempting Gulf of Mexico oil industry activity from the Endangered Species Act.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking To Allow BASE Jumping In National Parks

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn the “Aerial Delivery Rule” to allow BASE jumping in national parks.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2026

At Sea In Channel Islands National Park

In mid-March the National Park Service (NPS) issued a prospectus seeking proposals for operation of a sea kayak tour business in Channel Islands National Park.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 27th, 2026

Teton Park Road Up For Vehicle-Free Recreation

It’s officially spring at Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, where the 14-mile section of the Teton Park Road between Taggart Lake Trailhead and Signal Mountain Lodge is cleared of snow and open to walking, running, biking and skating.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - March 26th, 2026

Trump Administration Cites “National Security” To Justify God Squad Meeting

A legal filing by the Trump administration is citing "national security" concerns to justify a planned meeting of the God Squad and attempts to put Rice's whale in danger of extinction.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2026

UPDATE | NPS Hiring Seasonal Rangers

A year after balking at hiring seasonal rangers for the National Park System, the Interior Department has allowed the National Park Service to hire thousands of seasonal rangers to nine-month assignments.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2026

Medicinal Plants In National Parks Across Appalachia Are Facing Several Threats

Medicinal and aromatic plants in the Appalachian Mountains, which have stood for hundreds of millions of years and contributed to biodiversity across the region, are facing threats from poaching, climate change, and more.

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By Jennifer Roberts - March 26th, 2026

Multi-Year Project Aims To Identify Water Supply Vulnerabilities At National Parks

A multi-year assessment of parks across the National Park System is helping to identify potential water supply issues and offer solutions that parks can implement to protect their water resources.

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By Jennifer Roberts - March 26th, 2026

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