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Test Well To Search for New Water Source For Grand Canyon National Park

Work over the next few days near Phantom Ranch in Grand Canyon National Park will help park staff determine whether a new water source for the antiquated and break-prone Transcanyon Waterline can be found and so greatly reduce the miles of pipeline needed to provide water to the South Rim where the bulk of the park's visitors gather.

Yosemite Conservancy Invests $12.5 Million Into Yosemite National Park

Once upon a time, national park friends groups were viewed as providing the "margin of excellence" for the parks. Nowadays, though, they're being relied on more and more for operational needs. That's evident in the $12.5 million worth of projects the Yosemite Conservancy is funding this year in Yosemite National Park.

Back-To-Back Storms Took Heavy Toll On Delaware Water Gap NRA

It could take "years" to clean up Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in the wake of back-to-back storms that downed thousands of trees, closed trails, and possibly damaged historic structures in the park that straddles the New Jersey-Pennsylvania border, according to Deputy Superintendent Keith Farrar.

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore Campground Opens March 30

The 2018 camping season at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore’s Dunewood Campground starts on Friday, March 30. and runs through October 31. This National Park Service campground features 53 conventional drive-in sites and 12 walk-in sites. There are no electrical hookups, but there are modern restrooms and showers available. All sites are $25 per night.