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Draft Cumberland Island Visitor Use Plan Calls For Much Greater Visitation

A draft visitor use plan for Cumberland Island National Seashore calls for a more than doubling of visitation to the barrier island off Georgia's coast and more visitor facilities and amenities.

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By NPT Staff - January 16th, 2026

Feral Hog Hunt On Cumberland Island National Seashore Ends Tragically

A “managed hunt” for hunters 14 and over ended tragically at Cumberland Island National Seashore with the death of a 52-year-old man.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2026

Grand Canyon Conservancy Announces New Board Members

Grand Canyon Conservancy announced the results of its recent Board of Directors election, revealing the addition of four new board members.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2026

Lawsuit Filed Against Trump Administration For Refusal To Reveal Efforts To Erase History

The Sierra Club has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration for refusing to reveal information related to the administration’s efforts to erase history on public lands.

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By NPT Staff - January 15th, 2026

Groups Express Commitment to MLK Day Despite Removal As Fee-Free Day

Despite the removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day from the National Park System’s fee-free days, several groups have declared a commitment to honoring MLK’s legacy in parks, open space and public land.

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January 15th, 2026

NPS Approves Plan To Stabilize Shoreline At Fort Raleigh National Historic Site

A plan to stabilize the shoreline at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site will move forward after park officials signed a Finding of No Significant Impact for the site’s Shoreline Stabilization for Erosion Control environmental assessment.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - January 15th, 2026

George Washington Memorial Parkway Lanes Open After Major Project

All lanes of the George Washington Memorial Parkway north section are now open during rush hour after a project funded by the Great American Outdoors Act improved pavement, drainage, and historic overlooks.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - January 15th, 2026

Trails I’ve Hiked: Mesa Arch And Upheaval Dome In Canyonlands National Park

At Canyonlands National Park in Utah, there are two iconic trails you should hike while visiting the Island-in-the-Sky District: Mesa Arch and Upheaval Dome. These are short hikes, labeled easy and moderate, respectively. Both lead to some stunning landscapes and amazing geology.

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By Rebecca Latson - January 15th, 2026

Wildlife Advocates Push For Critical Habitat Designation For Wolverines

A coalition of wildlife advocates filed a complaint against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to designate critical habitat for the wolverine.

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By NPT Staff - January 14th, 2026

UPDATE | Interior Secretary Orders Review Of Hunting And Fishing Regs In National Park System

National Park Service managers have been ordered by Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to review their hunting and fishing guidelines and to submit them to his office to ensure they're not exceeding "statutory mandates."

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 14th, 2026

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