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The Fascinating History Of Imperial Geyser

The first definitive report of activity at Imperial Geyser was in August 1927, when a stream of hot water was noted by geologists and rangers investigating the area.

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By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - June 15th, 2026

Former Big Bend National Park Officials Urge Homeland Security Secretary Not To Allow "Wholesale And Unaccountable Destruction" Of The Park

Former Big Bend National Park officials, whose first letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin asking that he not waive environmental regulations to allow construction of a border wall in the park was ignored, have written a second asking that he not allow "wholesale and unaccountable destruction" of the park.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2026

Mount Baldy Access Site Reopens At Indiana Dunes National Park Following Shoreline Management

The Mount Baldy access site at Indiana Dunes National Park will reopen today, June 15, following shoreline management efforts by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2026

"Box Fire" At Saguaro National Park Mostly Contained

Crews made great progress attacking a wildfire in Saguaro National Park, gouging containment lines around 80 percent of the fire by Monday morning.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2026

Fellowships Will Allow Scientists To Study Coastal Erosion In Acadia National Park

Two scientists will study the coastal erosion within Acadia National Park after receiving fellowships to conduct their research.

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By NPT Staff - June 15th, 2026

A Day In The Park: Devils Tower National Monument

Devils Tower National Monument in Wyoming is not only the first national monument created, but it’s also the first national monument to protect a unique geological feature.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 15th, 2026

Working To Save The Florida Reef Before It's Too Late

For more than 50 years the Florida Reef Tract has been in serious decline into a state of morbidity, one that in recent years has spurred a furious effort to reverse that decline and save the world's third-longest coral reef.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 15th, 2026

Crews Battling "Box Fire" In Saguaro National Park

Firefighters were battling flames Sunday in the Saguaro Wilderness in the Rincon District of Saguaro National Park in Arizona.

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By NPT Staff - June 14th, 2026

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #101

Here’s Traveler Quiz and Trivia #101. By now you know there is so much to learn about the parks within the National Park System.

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By Rebecca Latson - June 13th, 2026

Trump Administration Ordered To Restore History, Climate Change Information Removed From Parks

A federal judge Friday gave the Trump administration three weeks to restore interpretative materials pertaining to history and climate change removed from national parks under President Donald Trump’s order.

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By Kurt Repanshek - June 12th, 2026

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