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UPDATE | Bill Introduced To Halt Removal Of Native American History In National Parks

U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids and Dan Goldman have introduced the Truth in National Parks Act in response the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to remove information related to Native American history from National Park Service sites.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026

National Parks At Risk As High Wildfire Potential Expected This Summer

The National Interagency Fire Center is predicting higher than average wildland fire potential across much of the West, Southwest and parts of the Southeast in June and July, which could affect a number of national parks.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2026

UPDATE | White House Withdraws Nomination Of Concessionaire To Be NPS Director

Scott Socha, a long-time officer for national park concessionaire Delaware North, had his nomination for director of the National Park Service withdrawn by the White House on Monday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2026

Water Conservation Measures Continue Easing At Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is continuing to ease water conservation measures as water supply levels improve.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2026

How Much Water Erupts From Old Faithful Geyser?

In a recent study, scientists used several novel methods to measure the volume of water erupted from the iconic Old Faithful Geyser.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - April 27th, 2026

UPDATE | PEER: Yellowstone Employees Are Being Exposed To Lead Paint In Housing

A whistleblower disclosure filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility states that Yellowstone National Park employees and their families are currently being exposed to harmful levels of lead through the paint in their housing.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2026

America's Best Road Trip Is Along A National Historic Trail

Where is the best road trip in the National Park System? Take a ride along the Oregon Trail.

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By David and Kay Scott - April 27th, 2026

Working To Restore Biscayne Bay

Decades of pollution compounded by aging infrastructure and climate change have greatly degraded Biscayne Bay, the focal point of Biscayne National Park.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - April 26th, 2026

Simulation Shows The On-The-Ground Impacts Of A Border Wall In Big Bend

An engineer's simulation of the anticipated impacts from a border wall proposed for Big Bend National Park by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency shows widespread impacts, from light pollution and wildlife barriers to diminished viewsheds for visitors.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 25th, 2026

Yosemite National Park And Tribes Can Enter Agreement For Plant Collecting

Yosemite has concluded its NEPA review for Plant Gathering for Traditional Purposes, opening the door for an agreement between the park and area Tribes.

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By NPT Staff - April 24th, 2026

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