Relocated Mexican Wolf Crosses Into Mexico, Underscoring Border Wall Concerns
For the first time in decades, a radio-collared wolf last week relocated from the United States into Mexico.
- By NPT Staff - May 2nd, 2026
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Historic First Bank Of The United States To Reopen On July 1
After a multi-year, $43 million renovation, the historic First Bank of the United States at Independence National Historical Park will reopen on July 1.
- By Compiled From NPS Releases - May 1st, 2026
Park Service Seeks Ideas For Uses Of Historic Hall At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
The National Park Service is seeking ideas for potential uses of historic Cook Hall.
- By Compiled From NPS Releases - May 1st, 2026
Climate Change Is Altering When Water Is Available, Study Finds
A study published in Nature Water found that climate change is not only altering how much water flows through rivers, but also when that water is available
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2026
Senators Introduce Bill That Would Make It Harder To Sell Off Public Lands
Four senators have introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, which would ensure that America’s public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill, which allows for passage in the Senate by a simple majority vote.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2026
House Members File Brief In Case Aiming To Remove Trump’s Face From Park Pass
Two U.S. Representatives filed an amicus brief supporting the plaintiffs in a case challenging DOI's decision to feature a portrait of Trump on the annual national park pass.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2026
Scientists Use Mauna Loa Data To Achieve More Accurate Lava Flow Predictions
New advances in satellite data and machine learning algorithms developed while observing an eruption at Mauna Loa in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park are helping scientists more accurately predict lava flows.
- By NPT Staff - May 1st, 2026
Travel And Tourism Groups Express Concern Over GAOA Provisions
A coalition of eight travel and tourism associations sent a letter to House Natural Resources Committee leadership urging lawmakers not to include provisions in the proposed Great American Outdoor Act 250 that would codify the recently implemented international visitor surcharge or create new commercial group entrance fees at national parks.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026
Montana GOP Candidate Has History Of Comments Supporting Federal Land Transfers
Aaron Flint, a Trump-endorsed veteran running to replace outgoing Montana Republican Rep. Ryan Zinke, has publicly vowed to protect federal public lands, even as his past comments demonstrate an interest in transferring them to state control.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026
Presidio Of San Francisco Receives Five Battery-Electric Buses For Shuttle Fleet
The Presidio Trust is swapping out aging buses with five efficient battery-electric buses, promising a more accessible ride for visitors to the Presidio of San Francisco.
- By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026
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