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Celebration Set For Voyageurs National Park's Designation As Dark Sky Park

A series of events is scheduled for next week to celebrate Voyageurs National Park's designation as an International Dark Sky Park.

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By NPT Staff - August 3rd, 2021 1:45am

Illinois Woman Facing Possible Fine, Jail Time For Getting Too Close To Yellowstone Grizzly

An Illinois woman who allegedly got too close to a Yellowstone National Park grizzly for photos faces a possible $10,000 fine and a year in jail under charges brought against her.

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By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 6:10pm

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Parking Fee Proposed At Pearl Harbor National Memorial

The National Park Service is proposing to charge for parking at Pearl Harbor National Memorial to help cover the costs of deferred maintenance and upkeep in the park.

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By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 2:00am

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Free National Park Entry Wednesday In Celebration Of Great American Outdoors Act

National parks will be free to enter Wednesday in celebration of passage of the Great American Outdoors Act.

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By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 1:45am

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Ramsey Cascade Trail At Great Smoky Closed Indefinitely

A washout along the Ramsey Cascade Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has led to the indefinitely closure of the trail while repairs are made.

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By NPT Staff - August 2nd, 2021 1:45am

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Traveler Special Report: The Cost Of Invasive Species In The National Park System

Across the National Park System, more than $100 million a year is spent in a bid to control invasive plant and animal species, though the actual cost in lost recreational opportunities is difficult to measure.

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By NPT Staff - August 1st, 2021 2:15am

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National Parks Traveler's Future

As National Parks Traveler embarks this month on its 17th year, it's time to take stock of where we are today, and where we have to go.

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By Kurt Repanshek - August 1st, 2021 2:00am

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Main Wahweap Boat Launch At Lake Powell Expected To Close Soon

It's expected that within two weeks the main Wahweap boat ramp at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area will close due to falling lake levels, an event that could make it hard or impossible to pull boats out of the lake.

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By NPT Staff - July 30th, 2021 5:56pm

National Parks Returning To Mask Requirements Due To Covid

Across the National Park System, many units are returning to requirements that visitors wear face masks inside federal buildings.

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By Compiled From N... - July 30th, 2021 1:49pm

Interior Secretary Signs Boundary Establishment For Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park 

The boundaries of Blackstone River Valley National  Historical Park in Rhode Island and Massachusetts have been finalized. That action marks a significant milestone in the ongoing evolution of a national park that tells the story of the birth of America’s industrialization and its profound impact on society. 

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By Compiled From N... - July 30th, 2021 2:00am