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Federal Judge Rules That “God Squad” Can Convene

A federal judge ruled today in favor of the Trump administration to allow the Endangered Species Committee to convene to consider exempting Gulf of Mexico oil industry activity from the Endangered Species Act.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2026

Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Seeking To Allow BASE Jumping In National Parks

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to overturn the “Aerial Delivery Rule” to allow BASE jumping in national parks.

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By NPT Staff - March 27th, 2026

At Sea In Channel Islands National Park

In mid-March the National Park Service (NPS) issued a prospectus seeking proposals for operation of a sea kayak tour business in Channel Islands National Park.

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By David and Kay Scott - March 27th, 2026

Trump Administration Cites “National Security” To Justify God Squad Meeting

A legal filing by the Trump administration is citing "national security" concerns to justify a planned meeting of the God Squad and attempts to put Rice's whale in danger of extinction.

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By NPT Staff - March 26th, 2026

UPDATE | NPS Hiring Seasonal Rangers

A year after balking at hiring seasonal rangers for the National Park System, the Interior Department has allowed the National Park Service to hire thousands of seasonal rangers to nine-month assignments.

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By NPT Staff - March 30th, 2026

Medicinal Plants In National Parks Across Appalachia Are Facing Several Threats

Medicinal and aromatic plants in the Appalachian Mountains, which have stood for hundreds of millions of years and contributed to biodiversity across the region, are facing threats from poaching, climate change, and more.

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By Jennifer Roberts - March 26th, 2026

Multi-Year Project Aims To Identify Water Supply Vulnerabilities At National Parks

A multi-year assessment of parks across the National Park System is helping to identify potential water supply issues and offer solutions that parks can implement to protect their water resources.

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By Jennifer Roberts - March 26th, 2026

North Rim To Open For 2026 Season On May 15

Grand Canyon National Park will welcome visitors back to the North Rim for the 2026 summer season beginning Friday, May 15.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - March 25th, 2026

Theodore Roosevelt National Park To Go Cashless

Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota will transition to a fully cashless fee system on May 1, 2026.

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By NPT Staff - March 24th, 2026

Park Service Proposes Repairs To Road Damaged During Death Valley Flooding

The National Park Service has put forth a proposal to repair sections of South Eureka Valley Road and improve the Eureka Dunes backcountry campground in Death Valley National Park.

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By Compiled From NPS Releases - March 24th, 2026

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