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National Park Service Seeks Proposals For Operation Of Lake Mead Tour Boat

The National Park Service is seeking proposals for a 10-year contract managing a tour boat operation in Lake Mead National Recreation Area.

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By David and Kay Scott - November 25th, 2025

More National Park Service Employees Move To Unionize

Employees at Grand Canyon, Glacier, Rocky Mountain, and Grand Teton national parks plan to file union paperwork with the Federal Labor Relations Board Monday.

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By NPT Staff - November 25th, 2025

Canaveral National Seashore, Where Wildlife And Rocket Launches Converge

Canaveral National Seashore and the U.S. space program’s busiest rocket launch pads have co-existed adjacent to each other on Florida’s East Coast for 50 years. But the unique partnership is feeling pressure from SpaceX’s plan to launch its Starship megarocket from Florida, perhaps as soon as next year.

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By Jan Wesner Childs - November 25th, 2025

Park Visitors Are Willing To Pay More To Support National Park Wildlife

Visitors to parks like Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks are willing to pay about 50 percent more in visitor fees if it means supporting wildlife within the parks.

Tradeoffs and win-wins between large landscape conservation and wildlife viewing in protected areas

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By Jennifer Roberts - November 24th, 2025

New Bill Could Affect Helicopter Tourism Near Statue Of Liberty National Monument

The Communities Before Air Tourism Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Park Service (NPS) to consult with communities under air-tour routes before entering into voluntary agreements with helicopter operators.

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By NPT Staff - November 24th, 2025

Give The Gift Of The Smokies

Wrap up the magic of the mountains this holiday season, with gifts that celebrate the park’s natural wonder, wildlife, culture, history, and landscape. The Smokies Life online store is brimming with handpicked treasures that evoke the spirit of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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November 24th, 2025

What Next Will Befall The National Parks?

There are a little more than five weeks left in 2025, and it's hard not to wonder what else will befall the National Park System or National Park Service.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 24th, 2025

National Parks Traveler Podcast Earns Praise

The National Parks Traveler podcast, which explores the national parks and issues related to them, has been ranked among the Top 100 Global Podcasts by FeedSpot.

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By NPT Staff - November 23rd, 2025

What's Inside The National Parks Traveler?

While the content produced by the writers and editors at the National Parks Traveler wouldn't come close to filling the Grand Canyon pictured above, there just might be more inside than you know.

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By Kurt Repanshek - November 23rd, 2025

A Day In The Park: Big Hole National Battlefield

Big Hole National Battlefield commemorates the largest battle between the nımí·pu· and U.S. government forces during the five-month-long Nez Perce War during which the nımí·pu· attempted to escape to Canada. This is unit of the National Park System where you can spend time learning about history and Nez Perce culture before continuing to your ultimate park destination.

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By Rebecca Latson - November 22nd, 2025

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