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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026

Burgum Defends Proposed Cuts To Park System Budget During Committee Hearing

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum defended proposed cuts to the National Park System during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources committee hearing.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026

Section Of North Kaibab Trail In Grand Canyon National Park Will Close In October

Beginning October 15, 2026, at 11:59 p.m., a section of the North Kaibab Trail in Grand Canyon National Park will close to all public access for critical pipeline rehabilitation work on the Transcanyon Waterline.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 30th, 2026

Photography In The National Parks: Camera Lingo – Part 1

Over the past decade, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson has thrown out terms that might be a little perplexing. Rebecca has collected as much of this camera lingo as she can remember into two columns with explanations for each term. This Part 1 should give you a better understanding of some of the photo jargon.

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By Rebecca Latson - April 30th, 2026

Park Service Will Work To Restore Grasslands Across Several Parks

Beginning May 4, National Park Service staff at several parks will launch a major project to restore vital native grassland habitats.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2026

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