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Steamtown National Historic Site To Host Historic “Big Boy” Locomotive In June

Steamtown National Historic Site will host a visit from Union Pacific Big Boy No. 4014, the largest operating steam locomotive in the country, as it makes its way from coast to coast to honor America's 250th birthday.

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By NPT Staff - April 29th, 2026

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument To Temporarily Close Historic Motel

Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument will temporarily close the A.G. Gaston Motel to renovate its historic 1954 wing.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - April 28th, 2026

UPDATE | Crews Contained Wildfire In Everglades National Park

A fast-moving wildfire burning on the northeastern edge of Everglades National Park covered about 9,149 acres before it was fully contained, according to local media reports.

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By NPT Staff - May 4th, 2026

Conservation Groups Challenge EPA In West Virginia Regional Haze Lawsuit

A lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) challenging the agency’s approval of West Virginia’s Regional Haze State Implementation Plan has advanced in the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2026

UPDATE | Bill Introduced To Halt Removal Of Native American History In National Parks

U.S. Representatives Sharice Davids and Dan Goldman have introduced the Truth in National Parks Act in response the Trump administration’s ongoing efforts to remove information related to Native American history from National Park Service sites.

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By NPT Staff - April 30th, 2026

National Parks At Risk As High Wildfire Potential Expected This Summer

The National Interagency Fire Center is predicting higher than average wildland fire potential across much of the West, Southwest and parts of the Southeast in June and July, which could affect a number of national parks.

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By NPT Staff - April 28th, 2026

UPDATE | White House Withdraws Nomination Of Concessionaire To Be NPS Director

Scott Socha, a long-time officer for national park concessionaire Delaware North, had his nomination for director of the National Park Service withdrawn by the White House on Monday.

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By Kurt Repanshek - April 28th, 2026

Water Conservation Measures Continue Easing At Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park is continuing to ease water conservation measures as water supply levels improve.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2026

How Much Water Erupts From Old Faithful Geyser?

In a recent study, scientists used several novel methods to measure the volume of water erupted from the iconic Old Faithful Geyser.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - April 27th, 2026

UPDATE | PEER: Yellowstone Employees Are Being Exposed To Lead Paint In Housing

A whistleblower disclosure filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility states that Yellowstone National Park employees and their families are currently being exposed to harmful levels of lead through the paint in their housing.

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By NPT Staff - April 27th, 2026

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