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Traveler's View | Early 2026 Musings From The Parks

It's been a particularly brutal year for the National Park Service, one that has sliced away roughly a quarter of the agency's workforce and left those remaining wondering if they will lose their jobs while they tackle more than one role in the parks.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 5th, 2026

Threatened And Endangered Species | Is The Endangered Species Act Useful?

National Parks Traveler is taking a look at the Endangered Species Act's work and its record, spotlighting individual species that it's protected while also considering criticisms that it's failed at its task.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 4th, 2026

Water Supply To Chisos Basin At Big Bend National Park Fails

A failure of pumps that bring water to the Chisos Basin in Big Bend National Park in Texas has prompted water conservation measures and could lead to closure of the basin to the public if not fixed soon.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - January 3rd, 2026

National Park Service Sea Turtle Expert Says She Was Forced To Resign As Texas Coordinator Of The Sea Turtle Stranding And Salvage Network

Dr. Donna Shaver, one of the world's and National Park Service's preeminent sea turtle experts, says she was forced to resign her position as Texas Coordinator of the Sea Turtle Stranding and Salvage Network.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2026

Fountaining At Halemaʻumaʻu In Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Has Raised Crater Floor

Lava fountaining episodes over the past year at Halemaʻumaʻu crater in Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park have raised the crater floor by an average of 225 feet.

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By NPT Staff - January 2nd, 2026

A Day In The Park: Assateague Island National Seashore

Viewing wild horses is just one of many activities you can do while visiting Assateague Island National Seashore in Maryland and Virginia. There are over 200 species of birds to view and photograph, 37 miles of beach to walk, trails for hiking and biking, and exploring the bays and coves by kayak or canoe. You can even catch your own dinner surf fishing or crabbing.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 2nd, 2026

Thanks To All Who Supported The National Parks Traveler With A Donation

Thank you to everyone who donated to the National Parks Traveler during the year-end NewsMatch campaign to raise philanthropic dollars for nonprofit media organizations.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 2nd, 2026

Revolutionary War Sites Prepare For The 250th Anniversary Of The United States

The many parks associated with the Revolutionary War are planning unique celebrations to help visitors celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States.

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By Jennifer Roberts - January 1st, 2026

2026 Saint-Gaudens Medal Awarded To Gwen Pier

Gwen Pier, executive director of the National Sculpture Society (NSS), is the recipient of the 2026 Saint-Gaudens Medal.

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By NPT Staff - December 31st, 2025

5th Annual Threatened And Endangered Parks | Will Alaska Mining Road Finally Happen?

The National Park Service is rolling out the welcome mat for a long-envisioned road planned across pristine wildlands in Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve to enable mining for copper and other minerals in Alaska’s remote northwest.

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By Rita Beamish - December 31st, 2025

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