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Jun 25, 2025

Arches and Canyonlands anticipate busy Fourth of July weekend

Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a bustling Fourth of July weekend, expecting high volumes of traffic, long queues at park entrances, crowded trails, and scarce…

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Jun 25, 2025

Tractor Trailer Fire on CA-190 within Death Valley National Park

A truck caught fire in the early hours of June 19 while descending Towne Pass on California Highway 190 within Death Valley National Park. The tractor trailer was…

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Jun 25, 2025

Parking lots at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s ramp 34 and Little Kinnakeet Beach Access to temporarily close to support removal of large Coast Guard buoy from beach

Parking lots at two locations in Cape Hatteras National Seashore, North Carolina, will be temporarily closed to facilitate the removal of a large Coast Guard sea buoy from…

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Jun 25, 2025

Fatal single-vehicle rollover

A fatal single-vehicle rollover accident occurred in Death Valley National Park, resulting in the death of a 46-year-old man. The accident took place on CA-190, just east of…

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Jun 25, 2025

Hopewell Furnace Commemorates Independence Day

The National Park Service, in collaboration with the Friends of Hopewell Furnace, will be hosting a commemoration of the 249th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July…

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Jun 25, 2025

Ignitions Complete on 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn

Kings Canyon National Park in California has successfully completed the 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn, as announced on June 24, 2025. The controlled burn spanned approximately 126…

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Jun 25, 2025

Fatality near milepost 7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

A fatal accident occurred on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 7 on Saturday, June 21, 2025. The National Park Service (NPS) reported that the incident, involving a…

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Jun 24, 2025

Ignitions Started on 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn in Kings Canyon National Park

The 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn has been initiated in Kings Canyon National Park, California, following a successful test burn. The decision to start the controlled burn…

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Jun 24, 2025

Going-to-the-Sun Road Reopens the Alpine Sections

Going-to-the-Sun Road, a popular scenic route in Montana’s Glacier National Park, has reopened after a temporary closure. Park officials had made the decision to shut the road on…

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Jun 24, 2025

Save the date: Railfest 2025 set for Aug. 29–31 in Scranton

The National Park Service has announced that Railfest 2025 will be held from August 29 to 31 in Scranton. This event is set to celebrate the 100th anniversary…

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Jun 23, 2025

Bryce Canyon National Park Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Equestrian Use

Bryce Canyon National Park is seeking public input on proposed changes to its equestrian use. The park is considering several strategies to enhance the horseback riding experience for…

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Jun 23, 2025

Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1, 2025

Starting from July 1, 2025, Shenandoah National Park will no longer accept cash payments for entrance and campground fees. The park is transitioning to a fully digital payment…

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Jun 23, 2025

First battle of French and Indian War remembered at Fort Necessity

The National Park Service is inviting the public to join them in commemorating the first battle of the French and Indian War at Fort Necessity. The event will…

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Jun 22, 2025

Teddy Roosevelt Visits Wind Cave National Park

Gib Young, a Teddy Roosevelt impersonator, is set to give a performance at Wind Cave National Park on July 5, bringing the nation’s 26th president back to life.…

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Jun 22, 2025

Motorcycle Fatality near Milepost 126 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

A fatal motorcycle accident occurred on the Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 126, as reported by the National Park Service (NPS). The incident took place on Friday, June…

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Jun 21, 2025

Human Remains Found In Alpine Ridge Trail Area Of Rocky Mountain National Park

Human remains were discovered late Wednesday afternoon near the Alpine Ridge Trail in Rocky Mountain National Park, according to a news release from the National Park Service. The…

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Jun 21, 2025

Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell July 4 to 6, 2025

From July 4 to 6, 2025, Lake Powell will be the focus of the national Operation Dry Water awareness and enforcement initiative. The campaign is an effort by…

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Arches and Canyonlands anticipate busy Fourth of July weekend

Tractor Trailer Fire on CA-190 within Death Valley National Park

Parking lots at Cape Hatteras National Seashore’s ramp 34 and Little Kinnakeet Beach Access to temporarily close to support removal of large Coast Guard buoy from beach

Fatal single-vehicle rollover

Hopewell Furnace Commemorates Independence Day

Ignitions Complete on 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn

Fatality near milepost 7 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Ignitions Started on 2025 Big Stump East Prescribed Burn in Kings Canyon National Park

Going-to-the-Sun Road Reopens the Alpine Sections

Save the date: Railfest 2025 set for Aug. 29–31 in Scranton

Bryce Canyon National Park Seeks Public Input on Proposed Changes to Equestrian Use

Shenandoah National Park moves to cashless fee collection starting July 1, 2025

First battle of French and Indian War remembered at Fort Necessity

Teddy Roosevelt Visits Wind Cave National Park

Motorcycle Fatality near Milepost 126 on the Blue Ridge Parkway

Human Remains Found In Alpine Ridge Trail Area Of Rocky Mountain National Park

Operation Dry Water Being Conducted on Lake Powell July 4 to 6, 2025

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