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New Bill Could Affect Helicopter Tourism Near Statue Of Liberty National Monument

The Communities Before Air Tourism Act would require the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and National Park Service (NPS) to consult with communities under air-tour routes before entering into voluntary agreements with helicopter operators.

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By NPT Staff - November 24th, 2025

A Journey From Mannahatta To Manhattan

I wanted to see old New York, the earliest New York, the Lenni Lenape land of Mannahatta (“island of many hills”), the 1624 Dutch colony of New Amsterdam, and the 1664 English colony named for the Duke of York, the chief investor in an English slave trading enterprise.

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By Sue Eisenfeld - June 18th, 2025

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #65

There will never be any worries about running out of interesting National Park System tidbits for quizzes and trivia, so here is Quiz and Trivia #65. Test your knowledge to see how much you really know. You might surprise yourself, impress friends, family, and co-workers, and maybe even learn something new!

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September 9th, 2023

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #64

Ok Travelers, it’s time to test your knowledge of the wondrous plants, animals, history and even oddities found within units of the National Park System. How much do you really know about the parks? Maybe more than you realize!

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August 2nd, 2023

Water Worries: Threatened and Endangered Cultural Sites

The cascading effects of climate change, including increasing rain events and rising seas, are causing challenges for cultural resource managers throughout the national park system.

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January 1st, 2023

Fort At The Base Of Statue Of Liberty To Be Repaired

Repairs to the fort that is the base of the Statue of Liberty necessitated by two centuries of storms and weather in general will be tackled courtesy of a $22 million appropriation made through the Great American Outdoors Act.

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September 22nd, 2022

Year-End Quiz: Musicians And National Parks, The Answers

So, how well do you know your musicians and their national park connections?

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December 30th, 2020

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Preserving Cultural And Historic Treasures In Changing Climate May Mean Transforming Them

With global travel curtailed during the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are finding comfort in planning future trips. But imagine that you finally arrive in Venice and the “floating city” is flooded. Would you stay anyway, walking through St. Mark’s Square on makeshift catwalks or elevated wooden passages – even if you couldn’t enter the Basilica or the Doge’s Palace? Or would you leave and hope to visit sometime in the future?

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November 16th, 2020

Contract Awarded To Repair Ellis Island Seawall

A nearly $31 million contract has been awarded to a company to repair the historic Ellis Island seawall at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

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September 11th, 2020

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Tour A National Park From The Comfort Of Your Couch

What do you do when you’re stuck at home, dreaming of the fresh air, beautiful landscapes, and trail adventures of a national park or other public land? You sit down to your computer and Google it! A little bit of web surfing can produce quite a few virtual tours created by the National Park Service for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own home. Contributing editor Rebecca Latson lists some links that will take you on virtual tours where you can listen and learn about your favorite national park or a place you plan on visiting in the future, without ever moving from your couch.

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March 25th, 2020

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