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Coalition Expresses Opposition To Planned Killing Of Forest Owls In National Parks

The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks expressed its opposition to the planned killing of forest owls in 14 units of the National Park System in a recent letter to Colorado Senator Michael Bennet.

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By NPT Staff - October 30th, 2025

Furloughed Park Rangers Bring Their Expertise To Classrooms

A program in California and Colorado is bringing furloughed Park Service staff to classrooms as part of enrichment activities for elementary students.

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By NPT Staff - October 30th, 2025

Historic Gunboat Housed At Vicksburg National Military Park At Risk Of Completely Decaying

A historic Civil War gunboat on display at Vicksburg National Military Park is in danger of completely decaying if changes aren’t made to the way it’s being stored, according to a 2025 study.

Evaluation of Wood Decay and Identification of Fungi Found in the USS Cairo, a Historic American Civil War Ironclad Gunboat

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By Jennifer Roberts - October 29th, 2025

The Unseen Costs Of The Government Shutdown On National Parks

The budget stalemate that politicians are clinging to in Washington is roiling parks across the country, upending everything from scientific research to infrastructure work and forcing employees to sit home while nominally keeping parks “open" but without staffing for crucial operations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - October 29th, 2025

Park Service Returns Controversial Statue To The National Mall

The National Park Service returned a controversial bronze statue of Albert Pike to its place near Judiciary Square in Washington D.C. on Saturday.

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By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2025

Wolf Population In Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem Is Decreasing, Says Report

A decrease in prey seems to be the cause of an overall decrease in wolf density within the Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem (GVE), according to the 2024-2025 Greater Voyageurs Ecosystem Wolf Population Report.

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By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2025

Celebrations Mark The Gateway Arch's 60th Anniversary

Gateway Arch National Park hosted weekend festivities on October 25 and 26, and the celebrations will culminate today to mark 60 years since the final piece of the Gateway Arch was put in place on October 28, 1965.

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By NPT Staff - October 28th, 2025

Photography In The National Parks: Favorite Spots At Mount Rainier’s Paradise Area

For this month’s photo column, Traveler contributing photographer Rebecca Latson shares with you how to get to her very favorite spots for photography along Stevens Canyon Road and at the Paradise Area of Mount Rainier National Park.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 28th, 2025

Canyoneer Dies At Final Rappel in Zion National Park's Pine Creek Canyon

A 58-year-old canyoneer died on Sunday while attempting to rappel Zion National Park’s Pine Creek Canyon.

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By NPT Staff - October 27th, 2025

A Day In The Park: Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

We may think only of boating on Lake Powell at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, and while this is one of the most popular activities here, it’s not the only activity. There is hiking, swimming, fishing, photography, scenic driving, and even off-roading on offer. There’s also lodging and camping within the park, so you don’t have to go far from the fun to overnight.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 27th, 2025

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