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The Latest Breaking News from the National Park Service

‘They’re moving fast and breaking stuff’: National Parks are under Trump’s threat again

Millions of parkgoers could face closures, long lines, and dirtier parklands with the loss of critical staff members

The Independent UK

Peak bloom for the iconic cherry blossom trees of Washington, DC, is predicted for late March

The National Park Service has announced that peak bloom this year for the signature cherry blossom trees of Washington, D

The Independent UK

National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration

A Louisiana landscape where centuries-old sugar cane plantations and Afro-Creole culture remain preserved along the Mississippi River will no longer be eligible for consideration for federal recognition following a request from state officials

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National Parks Service Announces Reductions In Services

National Park Service lays off 1,000 workers, impacting park services. Challenges and adjustments in preserving iconic landmarks.

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Rangers panic as Elon Musk’s job cuts remove vital services in national parks

The Trump administration laid off 1,000 National Park Employees last week, a move rangers say will cause chaos across the country.

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Iconic American hiking trails under threat as Trump administration freezes maintenance funding and workers are sacked

Warnings that the Pacific Crest Trail could fall into disrepair come after thousands of jobs cut in the National Park Service and Forest Service

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Trump’s Funding and Hiring Freezes Leave America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Training has been limited and work to reduce flammable vegetation postponed. Some firefighters are leaving the force.

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US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks

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Trump hiring freeze puts hold on seasonal jobs at national parks

At least 400 seasonal positions have been rescinded, but the number could be much higher as parks prepare for the busy season.

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Jimmy Carter honored at memorial service after casket carried by his Secret Service agents

Former president will lie in repose in Atlanta until Tuesday morning

The Independent UK

Visitors warned after toddler nearly runs off 400-foot cliff near Hawaii volcano

The National Park Service says the boy was just about a foot away from a fatal fall when his mother snatched him up

The Independent UK

Does requiring permits to film in public places violate the first amendment? Courts could decide after filmmakers sue National Park Service

Two filmmakers proceeded to film anyways after a permit was denied, now they are suing the National Park Service

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Canyon de Chelly in Arizona will become latest national park unit to ban commercial air tours

Commercial air tours will soon be prohibited over Canyon de Chelly National Monument in northeastern Arizona under a plan approved this week by the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Park Service

The Independent UK

In Florida, the Miccosukee fight to protect the Everglades in the face of climate change

For centuries, the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida has called the Everglades home

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Private donations pour in for cash-strapped national parks - Roll Call

The National Park Service is seeing the largest surge in private support in its 108-year history while facing a $23 billion backlog.

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Revising how America's most beautiful public lands are protected would create more ways for Americans to interact with some of the best parts of the country.

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Hiker Found Dead In Mount Hood National Forest

Experienced hiker found deceased in Mount Hood National Forest; separate incident in Big Bend National Park. No foul play suspected. National Park Service ...

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Scatological ‘memorial’ to Jan. 6 turns heads on the National Mall - Roll Call

Reaction to the poop-themed display from locals and tourists was mixed. While some approved of it or laughed, others pooh-poohed it.

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Jill Biden Revamps White House Tour For Engaging Experience

First Lady Jill Biden enhances White House tour with interactive displays and sensory experiences, funded by a million donation.

The Independent UK

The White House public tour has been upgraded so visitors can see, hear and touch more

Jill Biden has unveiled what she's calling a reimagined White House public tour that was designed to teach visitors more about the mansion's history and events that unfolded in some of its famous rooms

The Independent UK

Hiker crushed to death by falling tree in Yosemite National Park

Harry Partington, 22, from Perth, Australia, was hiking the Four Mile Trail near Union Point on October 8, when a tree crashed down, killing him, according to the National Park Service

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Heartbroken father attempts desperate last bid search for son missing in Yellowstone

Winter storm forecast prompts private effort to find 22-year-old hiker lost on Eagle Peak for a month

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Bodycam Footage Reveals New Details In Gabby Petito Case

Bodycam footage from National Park Service reveals interactions between Gabby Petito and Brian Laundrie before her tragic death, highlighting relationship ...

The Independent UK

Man falls to his death in Utah while canyoneering in Zion National Park

A canyoneer has died after accidentally falling between 150 and 200 feet in Zion National Park in southwest Utah

Roll Call

America’s most popular national park crippled by Helene - Roll Call

The Great Smoky Mountains usually see millions of visitors each fall, but Hurricane Helene could deter many from visiting the national park.

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