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How Exodus Is Eroding Alaska National Parks’ Support System

Cutting 60 positions from a 2.5-million member civilian workforce might not seem like much, but in Alaska the loss of those National Park Service employees could have devastating effects.

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By Rita Beamish - June 4th, 2025

National Parks Quiz And Trivia #79: National Parks In Alaska Edition

Alaska is a big state (twice the size of Texas) with 19 National Park System units, eight of which are national parks. So how about a quiz focused on these eight parks? How many of you have traveled to any or all of them, and just how much do you really know? Test your knowledge with these 10 quiz questions. You might learn something from the questions as well as the trivia.

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By Rebecca Latson - October 15th, 2024

River Runners Will Need To Strap In For A Wild Ride

What better way to spend a summer vacation than floating down a wild river? Whether in a canoe down the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, a day-trip down Montana’s Flathead River, or a multi-week adventure deep in the Grand Canyon, it’s time to plan your trip.

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May 2nd, 2023

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Searching for Denali

The tallest mountain in North America is known for making its own weather. Now its weather patterns and temperatures are the subject of scientific scrutiny in a warming climate.

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December 28th, 2022

Glacial Change In Alaska National Parks Tracked In Interactive Story Map

The retreat of glaciers in Alaska, like Kennicott, can be explored in a story map produced by the National Park Service. The site features maps, measurements, and videos that show how glaciers across the state have changed since the middle of the 20th century.

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January 6th, 2017

Research Fellowships Being Offered at National Parks In Alaska

The National Park Service is currently accepting applications for research fellowships in national parks and preserves in Alaska.

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January 29th, 2011

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