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National Park Week kicks off with free entry to the national parks
Shine on, for free, at your favorite destination; note that reservations are required for Yosemite National Park.
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Bat-tastic: It's National Bat Week and the National Park Service is celebrating
If you love a California park like Pinnacles or Joshua Tree, chances are bats do, too.
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National Park Service says leaving ‘love locks' on fencing is littering
The National Park Service has a message for love-struck visitors: stop putting “love locks” on fencing.
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A government shutdown may close national parks, but some states plan to pay to keep them open
Arizona and Utah will keep the iconic national parks in those states open if a federal government shutdown cuts off funding nationwide.
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Visit a national park for free on National Public Lands Day
Call upon a place you adore or find a new-to-you park; volunteering is also a main draw for many visitors.
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The burro controversy in the California desert
Burros, or wild donkeys, are not native to the United States, and there are divisions over how to manage their population, which grows by 20% each year, in Death Valley National Park.
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Illegal burro killings in Death Valley highlight a complicated California controversy
California has a big ass problem. The illegal shooting of five burros found dead in Death Valley National Park marked the latest chapter in the prolonged controversy.
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Yellowstone pleads with visitors to respect park's wildlife after several recent incidents
In the past month, officials at Yellowstone National Park have reported multiple animals being hit by cars and several incidents of humans interacting with animals that had unfortunate endings. They’ve since issued a plea to visitors with guidance about how to best avoid these situations.
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Baby Bison Put to Death at Yellowstone After Man Picked It Up and Herd Rejected It
Yellowstone National Park staff killed a baby bison after a man picked it up, leading its herd to reject the animal.
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Denali National Park Worker Killed After Triggering Avalanche, Officials Say
Responding rangers found an unoccupied truck parked about a mile away from the avalanche site. A ranger used a spotting scope to look for survivors in the avalanche debris.
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Don't ‘Push a Slower Friend Down' If You See a Bear, National Park Service Says
With spring on the horizon, the National Park Service is getting the word out on bear safety – in peculiar fashion that is.
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Lincoln Memorial's Historic Undercroft Getting a $69 Million Makeover
A new multi-media exhibit and museum upgrades are coming to the Lincoln Memorial, the National Park Service announced.
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WATCH: Stranded Hikers Rescued in Utah
The Utah Department of Public Safety released a video showing the rescue of two stranded hikers in Utah last weekend.
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Video Shows Dramatic Helicopter Rescue of Stranded Hikers at Zion National Park
Two hikers stranded in a snowy, remote part of Zion National Park in Utah were hoisted into a hovering helicopter sent to rescue them on Saturday.
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Celebrating SoCal's Trees: Renowned Photographer to Host Exhibit in Calabasas
A new exhibit showcasing the images of Southern California trees and wildlife will be presented at King Gillette Ranch during the month of February.
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National Park Service Warns: Don't Lick These Psychedelic Toads
The National Park Service is warning park visitors not to lick the Sonoran Desert toad.