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Wanted: Clean, Fresh Water For Everglades National Park

An ambitious, four-year approach to improving the health of Everglades National Park, one that requires an influx of clean, fresh water, has been outlined to the participants of the annual Everglades Coalition conference.

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By NPT Staff - January 8th, 2017 3:00am

Will Trump's "All Of The Above" Energy Policy Impact The Parks?

Shale gas, that trapped within the Marcellus Formation in the Eastern United States, has grown to become a significant component of the country's energy portfolio. But it also poses a threat to national park lands in the region, with more than a few proposed pipelines that could cross the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 8th, 2017 1:00am

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Storm Damage Leads To Closure Of Generals Highway In Sequoia National Park

Rock slides and flooding forced closure of the Generals Highway in Sequoia National Park on Saturday, and with the worst of a winter storm yet to come there was no estimate of when the popular road would reopen.

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By NPT Staff - January 7th, 2017 7:37pm

Mandatory Evacuation Notice Issued For Non-Essential Personnel In Yosemite Valley

Non-essential personnel in the Yosemite Valley of Yosemite National Park were ordered to leave the valley by 4 p.m. Saturday ahead of a potent winter storm that was predicted to push the Merced River high above flood stage.

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By NPT Staff - January 7th, 2017 8:47pm

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Avalanche Claims Life Of Backcountry Skier At Glacier National Park

A 36-year-old Montana man caught in an avalanche in Glacier National Park in Montana died from his injuries before he could reach a hospital, park officials said Friday.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 10:38am

UPDATED: Major Storm Bearing Down On Yosemite National Park Could Flood Valley Floor

A major storm taking aim at Yosemite National Park is forecast to dump enough rain and snow to raise the Merced River through the park's iconic valley nearly 6 feet above flood stage by Sunday afternoon. Park officials announced that all roads leading into the Yosemite Valley would close at 5 p.m. Friday and remain closed through Sunday at least.

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By Kurt Repanshek - January 6th, 2017 2:33pm

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Winter Storm Making Travel In Some Eastern Parks Dicey

Travel in Great Smoky Mountains, Mammoth Cave, and Shenandoah national parks, and no doubt some others, was dicey Friday morning due to a winter storm that was coating roads with ice and snow.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 10:42am

There's A New Trail Map For Cumberland Island National Seashore

Thanks to the hard work of the Georgia Conservancy, there's a new trail map to Cumberland Island National Seashore, complete with trail descriptions.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 2:00am

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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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 2:00am

Kahuku Unit Offers An Escape From Crowds At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

With visitation surging at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park for the winter and holidays, park officials recommend venturing to the lesser-known Kahuku Unit on weekends, with numerous guided hikes planned through March as enticement.

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By NPT Staff - January 6th, 2017 2:00am

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