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UPDATE | $1.7 Billion Contract Awarded For Big Bend Border Wall Construction

Just a week after the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner said the agency would not build a wall in Big Bend National Park, CBP has awarded a $1.7 billion contract for border wall construction in the Big Bend region.

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By NPT Staff - May 18th, 2026

A Day In The Park: Bandelier National Monument

Bandelier National Monument protects and preserves the culture and architecture of the Ancestral Puebloans, who lived for 400 years within the land now bounded by this park. Here, you can explore their homes carved into the cliffs, learn about the geology and archaeology of the landscape, and be introduced to the arts, crafts, and culture of the tribal nations on this land.

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By Rebecca Latson - May 18th, 2026

Proposed Changes To San Rafael Swell Recreation Area Will Reduce Protections, Says Group

The Bureau of Land Management’s proposed resource management plan amendment for the San Rafael Swell Recreation Area removes over 12,000 acres of natural areas and eliminates commonsense recreation management and resource protection requirements, according to the Southern Utah Wilderness Alliance.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2026

Congress Designates May 16 As National Kids To Parks Day

Congress has designated Saturday, May 16, as National Kids to Parks Day.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2026

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument Certified As A Dark Sky Park

Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona has been certified as a Dark Sky Park.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2026

New Rule Would Allow More Vehicles To Travel Restricted Section Of Denali Park Road

An amendment to National Park Service regulations would allow up to 160 motor vehicles to travel on the restricted section of Denali Park Road per 24-hour period.

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By NPT Staff - May 15th, 2026

Main Road Through Cedar Breaks National Monument To Reopen

State Route 148, the main road through Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah, is scheduled to reopen to vehicles for the season on Friday, May 15.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - May 14th, 2026

Scientists Call On Congress To Oppose The Overturning Of Grand Staircase-Escalante's Management Plan

Over 150 scientists, researchers, and scientific organizations are calling on Congress to oppose the use of the Congressional Review Act (CRA) to overturn the 2025 monument management plan for Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2026

Infrastructure Projects At Grand Teton National Park Will Affect Summer Visitors

A series of infrastructure improvement projects at Grand Teton National Park may impact visitors during the 2026 summer season.

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By Compiled From DOI Releases - May 14th, 2026

“Alligator Alcatraz” Slated To Shut Down In June, Says Friends Group

“Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention center built on an abandoned airstrip in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, is slated to be closed in June, according to reports from vendors at the facility, said Friends of the Everglades.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2026

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