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A Day In The Park: Lewis And Clark National Historical Park

After Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, along with their Corps of Discovery, reached the Pacific Ocean, they realized they needed a place to weather out the cold, wet winter before heading back to St. Louis. So they built Fort Clatsop on the Oregon side of the Columbia River and this location became the focal point for the Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 8th, 2026

An Obligation To Protect The Florida Reef

No shimmering schools of brilliantly colored fish. No forests of elkhorn and staghorn corals or colonies of undulating sea fans. No pillar corals or vibrant sponges.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 8th, 2026

Lawsuit Filed To Stop UFC Fight On White House Lawn

National Park Service officials broke the law by agreeing to let Ultimate Fighting Championship bouts take place on the White House lawn, according to a public advocacy group trying to stop the event.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 7th, 2026

Fourth Global Coral Bleaching Event Appears To Have Ended

Though the record-breaking fourth global coral bleaching event apparently has ended, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, staff there say the rapidity at which those events are occurring makes it hard to define when they begin and end.

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By NPT Staff - June 7th, 2026

Trump Administration Reportedly Poised To Open Recommended Wilderness In Forests To Off-Road Vehicle Use; Parks Next?

More than 5 million acres of some of the most pristine lands in the national forest system could soon be open to off-road vehicle (ORV) use, according to reports, just a week after President Donald Trump revoked past presidential orders that protected federal lands from rampant ORV access.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 5th, 2026

Large Vehicle Restrictions Going Into Effect In Zion National Park On June 7

Large vehicle restrictions in Zion National Park will go into effect on the Zion-Mt. Carmel Highway beginning Sunday, June 7.

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By Compiled From DOI Releases - June 5th, 2026

Park Ranger Dies During Climbing Patrol In Denali National Park

Denali Natioanl Park ranger Robin Pendery died after falling in a crevasse near 14,000 Foot Camp on Mount McKinley on Thursday, June 4.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - June 5th, 2026

Another Dry Year May Cause “System Crash” Of Colorado River Basin, Says Study

A 2026 study has found that if the Colorado River Basin experiences another dry year similar to 2025, it’s likely that water storage in Lake Powell and Lake Mead would be mostly depleted.

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June 5th, 2026

Transfer Of Captive Devils Hole Pupfish Into The Wild Helps Stabilize Population

The transfer of 19 captive Devils Hole pupfish, the world’s rarest fish, into the wild helped stabilize the fish’s population after earthquake-generated waves pushed the species near extinction in 2025.

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By NPT Staff - June 5th, 2026

Celebration Of Art To Help Raise Funds For Art Venue At Grand Canyon National Park

The 18th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art will take place at Grand Canyon National Park from September 21-25, showcasing artists inspired by the park while raising funds for a future South Rim art venue.

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By NPT Staff - June 5th, 2026

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