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America could get its first new National Park in years: what to know
Georgia lawmakers, Democrats and Republicans, are pushing for the Ocmulgee Mounds to become a National Park and Preserve.
Could there be a new US national park? Georgia lawmakers push for designation
A bipartisan group of lawmakers and nonprofits are pushing to establish the next national park in the U.S. in Georgia. Here's ...
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Parks Groups Release New Analysis Highlighting Impacts of Staffing Cuts to National Parks
In a decision with sweeping consequences, the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a lower court injunction blocking President Trump ...
Death Valley National Park is so hot that cars keep catching on fire
Somewhere around Towne Pass, elevation 4,956 feet, the tractor trailer’s brakes started to squeal and sputter. Descending ...
Park Service Is Left Short-Staffed in Peak Travel Season
Layoffs and departures after pressure from the Trump administration have left sites struggling, with the remaining employees ...
String of incidents lead to multiple deaths at national park ahead of busy holiday weekend
Officials are warning visitors to take extra precautions this Fourth of July holiday in light of recent accidents in national ...
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4 people injured in Katmai National Park plane crash
The pilot and three passengers were medevaced to Anchorage for medical attention after the Saturday crash, officials said.
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Glacier Bay (National Park) High Speed Catamaran Glacier & Wildlife Tour - Alaska
Glacier Bay National Park became the Nation's 50th. U.S. National Park on December 2, 1980. Today, it is home to one of ...
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National Heritage Areas on knife’s edge as Trump slow-walks funding
Community groups that manage the 62 sites in the National Park Service program say they are scrambling to stay afloat.