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Study Offers Insight Into Visitor Attitudes Related To National Park Fossils

A study utilizing surveys from Badlands National Park and Denali National Park & Preserve has offered insight into visitor attitudes related to fossils and their management by the National Park Service.

ASSESSING VISITOR “FOSSIL STEWARDSHIP ATTITUDES” TOWARDS NATIONAL PARK SERVICE PALEONTOLOGICAL RESOURCES AND THEIR MANAGEMENT

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By NPT Staff - November 28th, 2025

Planned Increase In National Park Entrance Fees Called "Greatest American Shakedown"

A plan by the Trump administration to charge international visitors to a handful of national parks a $100 entrance fee was strongly criticized Wednesday as a way to "set up the Park Service to fail" and as the "greatest American shakedown."

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 26th, 2025

Sonoran Desert National Monument Included In Major Border Operation

The Department of the Interior announced that a coordinated border-security operation led by the Bureau of Land Management was carried out across public lands in southern Arizona, including at Sonoran Desert National Monument.

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By Compiled From DOI Releases - November 26th, 2025

Iconic Road Reopens At Theodore Roosevelt National Park

The iconic South Unit Scenic Loop Road at Theodore Roosevelt National Park reopened on Tuesday after the completion of an approximately $51 million rehabilitation project.

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By NPT Staff - November 26th, 2025

UPDATE | Announcement Video For Updated Park Passes Reveals New Artwork

An announcement video from the Department of the Interior shows the new artwork that will be featured on annual America the Beautiful passes, one of which is already causing controversy.

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By NPT Staff - November 26th, 2025

Restoring Paradise: How Donors Are Preserving National Parks

For more than 125 years, millions of visitors have flocked to Mount Rainier National Park to experience the awe of its glaciers, stunning wildflower meadows, rushing waterfalls, and towering peak. But that popularity has left a mark over the years. That’s where philanthropy comes in.

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By Steve Dubiel, Chief Executive Officer for Washington’s National Park Fund, the philanthropic partner of Mount Rainier, North Cascades, and Olympic National Parks - November 26th, 2025

UPDATE | DOI Officials To Meet With Utah Politicians Regarding National Parks

A meeting next week between Interior Department officials and Utah politicians has raised concerns the topic might be co-management of national parks in the Beehive State.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 25th, 2025

UPDATE | Department Of The Interior Announces Modernized National Park Access

Starting in 2026, the Department of the Interior will deliver new digital America the Beautiful passes, updated annual pass artwork, expanded motorcycle access, and a new resident-focused fee structure.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2025

National Seashore Will Host Open House On Cable Road Multi-Use Path Project

The National Park Service will host an open house at Cape Cod National Seashore for members of the public who want to learn more about the upcoming Cable Road Multi-Use Path project.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2025

Was There Ever A Yellowstone On Mars?

Billions of years ago Mars had a thicker atmosphere, a warmer and wetter climate, and active volcanoes, so is it possible that there were once hot springs on Mars?

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - November 25th, 2025

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