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.
- By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2026
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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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- By Jennifer Roberts - March 26th, 2026
North Rim To Open For 2026 Season On May 15
Grand Canyon National Park will welcome visitors back to the North Rim for the 2026 summer season beginning Friday, May 15.
- By Compiled From NPS Releases - March 25th, 2026
Op-Ed | El Capitan Is Not A Billboard
National parks are not meant to be billboards for any cause, product, corporation, or individual.
- By Frank Buono - March 25th, 2026
Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Go Cashless
Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota will transition to a fully cashless fee system on May 1, 2026.
- By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2026
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