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Tidal Basin Seawall Reconstruction Completed Ahead Of Schedule

Reconstruction of the Tidal Basin seawall in Washington, D.C., has been completed ahead of schedule, the National Park Service has announced.

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By Compiled from NPS releases - December 11th, 2025

Senator Tries To Remove President Trump's Birthday From Fee-Free Days In Parks

Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to enshrine into law that fee-free days into national parks would include Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the first day of National Park Week, Juneteenth, Great American Outdoors Day, National Public Lands Day, and Veterans Day, but not President Donald Trump's birthday.

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By NPT Staff - December 10th, 2025

Lawsuit Filed Over President Trump's Image On America The Beautiful Pass

Placing President Donald Trump's face on the 2026 annual America the Beautiful Pass broke the law, according to a lawsuit filed Wednesday by the Center for Biological Diversity.

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By Kurt Repanshek - December 10th, 2025

Yellowstone National Park’s Winter Season To Begin December 15

Yellowstone National Park’s winter season begins Monday, December 15.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - December 10th, 2025

Hiker Rescued After Becoming Trapped In Quicksand At Arches National Park

An experienced hiker became trapped in quicksand at Arches National Park while hiking Courthouse Wash on Sunday morning.

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By NPT Staff - December 10th, 2025

Faith Leaders Sign Petition In Support Of Endangered Species Act

More than 10,000 faith leaders and advocates have put together petitions to urge protection of endangered and threatened species.

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By NPT Staff - December 10th, 2025

Senators Express Alarm Over Hiring Of 300 U.S. Park Police Officers

Four senators have expressed alarm over the National Park Service’s efforts to double the number of U.S. Park Police officers in Washington D.C., calling it "unprecedented" and "dangerous."

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By NPT Staff - December 9th, 2025

NAACP Condemns Removal Of MLK Day And Juneteenth From National Parks Free Days

The NAACP has condemned the Trump Administration's decision to strip Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the National Park Service's annual free-entry days.

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By NPT Staff - December 9th, 2025

New Legislation Would Require American-Made Products In National Parks

Bipartisan legislation that was announced this week would require that items offered for sale in gift shops in units of the National Park System be produced in the United States.

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By NPT Staff - December 9th, 2025

Trails I’ve Hiked: The General Sherman Tree Trail

Hands down, the General Sherman Tree Trail at Sequoia National Park in California is the most popular hike in the park, and with good reason. It’s an easy, paved hike of approximately 0.5 miles (0.8 kilometers) one-way - most of it accessible - with plenty of giant sequoia wonders on display in addition to the Star of the Show: The General Sherman Tree.

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By Rebecca Latson - December 9th, 2025

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