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UPDATED | Apostle Islands National Lakeshore's Ice Caves Open, Then Close

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore in Wisconsin opened the ice caves near Meyers Beach Monday. Then weather shut them down.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - February 19th, 2026

Olympic National Park's Marmots Move One Step Closer To Endangered Status

Olympic National Park's beloved marmots are being considered for protection under the Endangered Species Act.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - February 14th, 2026

Pro Tips For Presidents Day Weekend From Zion National Park Staff

Staff at Zion National Park offer pro tips for visiting on Presidents Day weekend.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - February 13th, 2026

Denali Park Road Opening Date Set

Denali Park Road opens for the spring on Saturday, Feb. 14, through Mountain Vista.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - February 13th, 2026

Staying In Yellowstone’s Interior During Winter 2026 – Part 3: Winter Activities

If you are considering spending a few winter days at Yellowstone National Park (and there is still time to do so before the season ends on February 28), then this three-part series of articles should help you with your plans and preparations. In Part 3, you’ll read about the fun stuff you can do and see during your stay.

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By Rebecca Latson - February 13th, 2026

Plan For Construction Work At Glacier National Park This Summer And In 2027

Visitors to Glacier National Park in Montana this summer and next year should be alert for construction projects that could delay their travels or restrict where they can go.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2026

Conservation Groups Push For Monarch Butterfly Protections

Two conservation groups are pushing the federal government to follow through on federal protections under the Endangered Species Act for monarch butterflies, common in many national parks.

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By NPT Staff - February 13th, 2026

Traveler's View | An Unqualified Choice?

President Donald Trump's nominee to head the National Park Service appears to fall short of the position's requirements as established by Congress.

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By Kurt Repanshek - February 13th, 2026

UPDATE | Park Service Posts 'English Is Official Language' Notice On Websites That Feature Spanish, French

National Park Service websites that feature content in Spanish or other languages now are adding statements declaring English is the "official language," and some sites are being scrubbed of foreign languages entirely, changes that drew outcry Thursday from GreenLatinos.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - February 12th, 2026

Worries Over National Parks As Anniversary Of Cuts Looms

Valentine’s Day marks one year since 1,000 people lost their jobs in drastic staff cuts at the National Park Service.

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By NPT Staff - February 12th, 2026

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