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“Alligator Alcatraz” Slated To Shut Down In June, Says Friends Group

“Alligator Alcatraz,” a migrant detention center built on an abandoned airstrip in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve, is slated to be closed in June, according to reports from vendors at the facility, said Friends of the Everglades.

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By NPT Staff - May 14th, 2026

What To Expect On The Grand Canyon's North Rim This Summer

Eight months after the Dragon Bravo Fire was declared out at Grand Canyon National Park, visitors returning to the North Rim are confronted by a fire-damaged landscape, the skeleton of the Grand Canyon Lodge burned to the ground, and limited recreational activities.

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By Eric Jay Toll - May 14th, 2026

Descriptions Of Hell And Brimstone: Yellowstone’s Modern History

Noteworthy as the world's first national park, Yellowstone's modern history extends back to the early 19th century, when mountain men John Colter and Jim Bridger found themselves in a landscape that conjured descriptions of hell and brimstone.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2026

Endangered Species Day Arrives With Hopes And Concerns

Endangered Species Day arrives Friday with a measure of breath-holding, for while legislation in the House of Representatives that critics feared would greatly weaken the Endangered Species Act was withdrawn, agencies that administer the act themselves have been weakened.

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By Kurt Repanshek - May 14th, 2026

Episode 47 Lava Fountaining Expected To Begin At Kīlauea

Lava fountaining related to Episode 47 at Kīlauea in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park is forecast to begin on May 13 or 14.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2026

Media Visibility Is Likely A Main Driver Of Increased Park Visitation, Says Study

In the 2010s, national park media visibility grew by over 3,900 percent, driven mostly by tourism-oriented articles referencing multiple national parks, according to a 2026 research study looking at 426,000 digital media articles.

Increasing digital media visibility and tourism messaging promote US National Park system integration

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By Jennifer Roberts - May 13th, 2026

Yosemite National Park Reopening Trails and Campgrounds Ahead Of Summer Season

Yosemite National Park is reopening popular trails, climbing areas, and full campground availability as visitors prepare for the summer season.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - May 13th, 2026

New Folklife Festival To Celebrate Music And Foodways Along Blue Ridge Parkway

A new folklife festival celebrating the music and foodways of the Blue Ridge Mountains will take place along the Blue Ridge Parkway from June 12-14.

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By NPT Staff - May 13th, 2026

New USPS Stamp Issue To Feature American Bison

The American bison will be featured on a new U.S. Postal Service stamp issue premiering at the Boston 2026 World Exposition.

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By NPT Staff - May 12th, 2026

Interior Refuses To Release Documents Related To Freedom 250, Prompting Lawsuit

The Department of the Interior has refused to release documents related to Freedom 250, prompting Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility to file a lawsuit in the United States District Court in Washington, DC.

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By NPT Staff - May 12th, 2026

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