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‘They’re not allowed to speak to us’ National parks clam up amid Trump staffing cuts

The Trump administration has cut staff by more than 24% at the National Park Service since January. Republicans in Congress ...

National park trail with lava tubes, bat-watching to close for nearly a year

A popular hiking trail in western New Mexico that features ancient lava flows and bat-filled caves will be closed through ...

Newfound Gap Road closure: What to know about driving in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Part of the major road through Great Smoky Mountains National Park remained closed days after heavy rain caused a landslide.

The History We Miss in America’s National Parks

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and ...
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Animals aren’t fleeing Yellowstone National Park in droves; the claims are baseless

Yellowstone National Park, mostly located in Wyoming, is home to hundreds of species of birds, fish and mammals such as bison, elks, grizzly bears and mountain lions. But these animals are not on the ...

Body of missing woman found in Sequoia National Park after months-long search

The body of a La Puente woman who went missing in the Kaweah River in Sequoia National Park was found on July 24, officials ...

For a Short Time, You Can Visit This Utah Mighty Five National Park Without a Reservation

Summer’s intense heat is changing the National Park Service’s approach to entry rules at this otherworldly Utah park, opening ...

Visitors also concerned about Park Service cuts

Visitors to Glacier National Park are also concerned about funding cuts to the National Park Service. The Hungry Horse News surveyed several of them on Monday at the Apgar Visitor Center in Glacier ...