Crews Are Working to Reopen Death Valley Roadways with About 400 People Trapped Inside
About 400 people are trapped inside the interior of Death Valley National Park after days of heavy rainfall.
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Culture
U.S. National Parks Bring Billions of Dollars and Economic Opportunities to Nearby Communities
Towns and communities outside national parks feel a burst of new cash flow as record crowds visit the parks.Â
Conservation
New National Monument Will Protect Nearly One-Million Acres of Land Near the Grand Canyon
The list of NPS areas is growing as the Biden administration announces a new National Monument near the Grand Canyon.
Culture
NPS Announces New National Monument Dedicated to Emmett Till
President Biden has officially announced the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument as the country’s 425th national park unit.Â
Culture
NPS Opens Civil Rights Grant Program Applications
New grants are now available for those working to preserve and protect a critical part of America’s history.
Health
The NPS Has Spoken: Don’t Sacrifice Your Slow Friend to Escape a Bear
You may have heard that timeless piece of advice: To escape a bear, you don’t have to be fast—you just have to be faster than your hiking partner. Well, the esteemed National Park Service has finally come forward to speak on that old adage and would like you to know that pushing your slow friend [...]
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On the Line: Kurt Repanshek of National Parks Traveler
Looking back … and forward … on America’s national parks. Since this year marks the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service, we decided to track down someone who could provide a unique and informed opinion about the incredible parks we’ve all grown to love. Kurt Repanshek is the founder and editor-in-chief of the National [...]