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Volcanic Eruption Causes Closure Of Kīlauea Summit In Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

The National Park Service has temporarily closed Kīlauea summit in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park due to hazardous amounts of tephra (volcanic rock, ash and glass particles) falling over Kīlauea summit.

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By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2026

National Park Service Proposes Changes To Buffalo National River Visitor Plan

Proposed changes to managing visitors at the Buffalo National River in Arkansas call for what appears to be a significant increase in parking, realignment, and creation, of some roads and trails, and movement of campsites out of flood-prone areas.

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By NPT Staff - March 11th, 2026

"Football-Sized" Volcanic Fragments Rain Down On Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

"Football-sized" volcanic fragments spit out of Kīlauea volcanic rained down Tuesday on some overlooks at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park.

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By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2026

Trump Administration Again Sued Over Alaska Public Lands "Giveaway"

A coalition of organizations has sued the Trump administration for its "giveaway" of federal lands in Alaska for industrial purposes.

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By Kurt Repanshek - March 10th, 2026

Ruling The Night: Bat Species At Risk

Some of the most mysterious and important creatures in the National Park System are facing grave threats.

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By Kim O'Connell - March 11th, 2026

First Grizzly Bear Of The Season Spotted In Yellowstone National Park

The first grizzly bear of the spring season was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on March 9.

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By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2026

“Report Card” Measures Congress Members’ Commitment To Wildlife Conservation

Defenders of Wildlife released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session.

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By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2026

Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump’s Plans For Independence Arch

Six Democratic lawmakers have filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing President Trump's plan to erect a 250-foot "Independence Arch" on federal parkland in Washington, D.C.

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026

Fireworks To Return To Mount Rushmore National Memorial After Five-Year Pause

Fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year after a five-year pause.

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026

Mountain Goat Populations Have Declined By 45 Percent Across Glacier National Park

Mountain goat populations have decreased by 45 percent Glacier National Park, according to a 12-year citizen science monitoring effort.

Mountain goat declines in a protected, interior, native population

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By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026

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