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Jul 8, 2025

Search Suspended in Shenandoah National Park

The National Park Service has announced the suspension of the investigation into Robert “Bob” Bieri, a missing person at Shenandoah National Park. The search, which has been ongoing…

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Jul 8, 2025

Moraine Park Campground Reopens With Initial Release of Campsite Reservations From July 9 through July 22

Moraine Park Campground, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, has announced it will be reopening with a limited release of dates for campsite reservations. The initial reopening period…

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Jul 8, 2025

Bear Gulch Fire closes FS-24 along Lake Cushman, Staircase Campground and Trailheads

A human-caused fire, dubbed the Bear Gulch Fire, was reported in the Olympic National Forest on July 6. The fire originated near the Mt. Rose Trailhead along the…

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Jul 7, 2025

Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, July 12, 2025

The National Park Service has announced a Heritage Hike to the Staple Bend Tunnel, the first railroad tunnel in America, scheduled for Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2…

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Jul 7, 2025

Search Underway in Shenandoah National Park

A search operation is currently in progress at Shenandoah National Park for a missing individual named Robert (Bob) Bieri. The park rangers were alerted to Mr. Bieri’s disappearance…

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Jul 5, 2025

2025 Fire Restrictions in Effect

Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon is implementing fire restrictions due to heightened risk of wildland fires. The decision comes in response to the hot, dry, and…

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Jul 5, 2025

Flooding in Big Bend National Park

Big Bend National Park in Texas has experienced significant flash floods and wet conditions due to heavy rainfall over the past few days. The flooding has notably affected…

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Jul 4, 2025

White Sands National Park to Host Blues Duo Concert for July Full Moon Night Event

White Sands National Park has announced its July Full Moon Night event, scheduled for Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 8:00 pm. The event is part of the park’s…

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Jul 4, 2025

Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park

Voyageurs National Park has announced that efforts to remove invasive hybrid cattail in wetlands within the park will continue from July to October 2025. The park staff, along…

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Jul 4, 2025

Safety Checkpoint in Rocky Mountain National Park During the Holiday Weekend

During the holiday weekend starting Saturday, July 5, Rocky Mountain National Park is set to enhance safety measures for visitors. The park rangers will increase law enforcement patrols…

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Jul 4, 2025

Body Recovered from Lake Superior at Chapel Beach

On the afternoon of July 3, 2025, a body was discovered in Lake Superior near Chapel Beach within the boundaries of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. The National Park…

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Jul 4, 2025

Roadwork at Black Canyon

Starting July 7, 2025, Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park will undergo significant roadwork. The project will take place at several locations throughout the park, with the…

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Jul 4, 2025

Multiple incidents and fatalities in Acadia National Park leading up to July 4 weekend

Acadia National Park rangers have been dealing with a series of emergency incidents and fatalities in the week leading up to the July 4 weekend. The park officials…

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Jul 3, 2025

Water Advisory for Lake Powell

The National Park Service (NPS) has issued a water advisory for Lake Powell, following the detection of cyanotoxins at potentially unsafe levels. The toxins were found at the…

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Jul 3, 2025

National Park Service responds to sinkholes at P Street ramp in Rock Creek Park

The National Park Service (NPS) has implemented safety measures in response to the discovery of two sinkholes at the P Street NW ramp to northbound Rock Creek and…

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Jul 3, 2025

Exploring America's Historic Rebellions

The National Park Service is hosting an event that will explore two significant rebellions in American history: Daniel Shays’ 1787 assault on the Springfield arsenal and John Brown’s…

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Jul 3, 2025

Wild Basin Road Will Be Closed To All Uses For Road Maintenance Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18

The National Park Service has announced that Wild Basin Road in Rocky Mountain National Park will be closed for maintenance from Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18.…

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Search Suspended in Shenandoah National Park

Moraine Park Campground Reopens With Initial Release of Campsite Reservations From July 9 through July 22

Bear Gulch Fire closes FS-24 along Lake Cushman, Staircase Campground and Trailheads

Heritage Hike: Staple Bend Tunnel, July 12, 2025

Search Underway in Shenandoah National Park

2025 Fire Restrictions in Effect

Flooding in Big Bend National Park

White Sands National Park to Host Blues Duo Concert for July Full Moon Night Event

Cattail Removal to Continue in Voyageurs National Park

Safety Checkpoint in Rocky Mountain National Park During the Holiday Weekend

Body Recovered from Lake Superior at Chapel Beach

Roadwork at Black Canyon

Multiple incidents and fatalities in Acadia National Park leading up to July 4 weekend

Water Advisory for Lake Powell

National Park Service responds to sinkholes at P Street ramp in Rock Creek Park

Exploring America's Historic Rebellions

Wild Basin Road Will Be Closed To All Uses For Road Maintenance Tuesday, July 15 through Friday, July 18

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