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Tamtam found 20 recent articles about National Park Service.
- Yosemite Sees More Visitors With Less Wait Times
Yosemite National Park is seeing more visitors with significantly reduced wait times and improved experiences, thanks to new management strategies.
- National Park Services proposes a 'simpler' approach for bicycles, e-bikes at parks
The National Park Service is considering a new rule to expand bicycle and e-bike access across all national parks, aiming for a simpler and more consistent approach.
- ‘Extremely high’ number of visitors headed to Yosemite for Labor Day. See tips
Yosemite National Park is bracing for an 'extremely high' number of visitors for Labor Day, managing overcrowding with traffic solutions, expanded parking, and visitor information systems.
- National Park Service awards contract to replace damaged Munising Falls Trail
The National Park Service awarded a $2.8 million contract to McKenzie Construction and Site Development, LLC to rebuild the storm-damaged Munising Falls Trail and enhance accessibility.
- DOGE Directive Spurs Proposed Changes to National Park E-Bike Rules
A proposed federal rule change aims to streamline e-bike access in National Parks, allowing them on existing motor vehicle roads and simplifying approvals for improved trails, though some express environmental and safety concerns.
- A woman hired at 84 into a temporary National Park Service role in Richmond, California, became a permanent ranger at 89 and gave her last public program on March 31, 2022, at the age of 100.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active ranger, started at 84 with the National Park Service and retired at 100 after interpreting the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park's history.
- Kahuku Unit at Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park to reopen following Lala damage
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park's Kahuku Unit reopens after Hurricane Lala damage, with some road and trail advisories.
- Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park Shares Tips For Busy Holiday Season
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park warns of increased holiday crowds due to Kīlauea eruption and shares safety tips for visitors.
- National Park Service asks public for input on Bandelier Fire Plan
National Park Service requests public input on fire management strategies for Bandelier National Monument to enhance safety and conservation.
- Utah senator pulls amendment that caused stir over national parks management
Senator Mike Lee withdrew a controversial amendment that would have removed protections keeping National Park Service lands under federal control, amid concerns it would block routine land exchanges and fuel fears of selling public lands.
- Watch these towers get wiggly
Human-generated vibrations from transportation and tourism are increasingly threatening the stability of natural arches and Indigenous ruins in U.S. national parks, prompting scientific study and policy responses.
- National Park Service Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Rock Creek Tennis Center
The National Park Service is requesting proposals to lease and operate the Rock Creek Tennis Center, a large recreational facility within Rock Creek National Park.
- Sen. Lee Wants to Pave the Way to Sell National Parks. We Must Stop Him
Senator Mike Lee's amendment aims to enable selling national parks, risking their preservation and economic benefits, sparking widespread opposition.
- Saguaro National Park West expanding: Pima County Board OKs sale of 400+ acres to National Park Service
Pima County approved selling 400+ acres to the National Park Service to expand and protect Saguaro National Park West and its desert habitat.
- The Cost of Cutting Anthropology Out of U.S. National Parks
The U.S. National Park Service faced significant layoffs in 2025, including cultural anthropologists, leading to a staffing crisis and concerns about the future of anthropology projects.
- When we conserve our national parks, we conserve America
National parks are suffering from severe budget cuts, staff shortages, and political interference, affecting maintenance, historical exhibits, and visitor services.
- Elk poaching suspected in Colorado national preserve
Authorities are investigating an elk poaching incident in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, searching for a suspect described as a camouflaged man with a compound bow.
- Backlash Mounts As Public Lands Near Utah's National Parks Go Up For Sale
Federal coal mining leases near Utah's major national parks have sparked environmental and tourism concerns due to potential pollution and landscape impacts.
- Shenandoah National Park Faces Financial Worries As It Remains Open During Shutdown
Shenandoah National Park is losing millions in revenue during the government shutdown as it stays open without charging entry fees, risking future budget shortfalls and reduced services.
- Morrisey ready to extend deal to keep national park facilities open in state
West Virginia is extending state funding to keep visitor services open at two national parks during the federal shutdown.
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