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Upgrades Coming To Minute Man Historical Park Thanks To GAOA

An infusion of $27 million from the Great American Outdoors Act will enable the National Park Service to tackle much-needed restoration projects at Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts.

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September 29th, 2022

Seeing Alberta’s National Parks Through An Indigenous Lens

Eagerly, albeit awkwardly, I gathered sacred smoke wafting from an abalone shell full of burning sage into my hands, rubbed my hands together as if washing them, and then gently pulled small clouds of smoke over my head, eyes, ears, nose, mouth, heart, stomach and legs.

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By Jennifer Bain - September 29th, 2022

Report: National Parks Were A Priority For 117th Congress

A review of legislative action taken by the 117th Congress demonstrates the National Park System increasingly is a priority for many lawmakers.

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September 29th, 2022

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Landslide Covers Glacier Bay National Park Glacier In Dirt And Mud

As much as Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve in Alaska showcases rivers of ice, the park's landscape also has a reputation of letting go, literally, with a rush of mud, rocks, and other debris that coats glaciers from time to time.

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September 29th, 2022

Section Of Stevens Canyon Road In Mount Rainier National Park Closed To All Travel

Structural problems with a bridge along the Stevens Canyon Road in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington have forced closure of a section of the road to all travel.

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September 28th, 2022

UPDATE 2 | Hurricane Ian Prompting National Parks To Close

From the Florida Keys up into Georgia, Hurricane Ian was prompting units of the National Park System to shutter their operations before the storm hits.

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September 28th, 2022

Jasper Wildfire Will Be Allowed To Spread For Ecological Benefits

The western flank of the Chetamon wildfire in Jasper National Park will be allowed to spread because of ecological benefits.

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September 28th, 2022

GAOA Funds Pay For New Foot Bridge At Morristown National Historical Park

Armed with $80,000, and labor from a New York City career and technical high school, the National Park Service has rebuilt a foot bridge at Morristown National Historical Park in New Jersey.

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September 28th, 2022

Lodge Act Could Help Provide Housing For National Park Service Staff

With time running out on the current session of Congress, legislation that could help provide much-needed housing for National Park Service staff is languishing in a House committee, according to its sponsor.

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September 28th, 2022

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Fort Pulaski National Monument To Close For Ian

Fort Pulaski National Monument, which has been inundated and suffered damage from past hurricanes, will be closed Wednesday to prepare the park for Hurricane Ian.

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September 27th, 2022

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