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Photography In The National Parks: Great Sand Dunes In Winter

Picture-perfect Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve in Colorado is filled with contradictions and superlatives: North America’s tallest sand dunes surrounded on three sides by the broad, windswept San Luis Valley, with a backside snuggled against the rugged, snowcapped Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Winter is a great time to visit with your camera.

National Park Service Sued Over Eagle Killing At Valles Caldera National Preserve

The National Park Service has been sued over Director Chuck Sams' decision to allow the Jemez Pueblo to kill an eagle in Valles Caldera National Preserve by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility, which is asking to see the decision documents Sams relied on to authorize the taking.
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How Would A Second Trump Presidency Affect The National Park Service And Parks?

Though the U.S. presidential election is eight months away, those desiring a more conservative approach to government already have laid out plans they'd like to see implemented if Donald Trump wins, and many would affect the National Park System and wildlife within the system.

Construction To Close Everglades National Park Visitor Facilities In Everglades City

Everglades National Park’s visitor facilities on the Gulf Coast in Everglades City will close to the public April 1 during construction of the new Marjory Stoneman Douglas Visitor Center. The closure is necessary for visitor safety and includes the canoe and kayak launch, the visitor contact station and adjacent parking areas.