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Posted inHistory

Considering Biden’s national park legacy in light of Jimmy Carter’s passing

Avatar photo by Will De Man January 20, 2025January 22, 2025
Posted inPolitics

Biden creates national monuments bordering Joshua Tree National Park, Lava Beds National Monument

Avatar photo by Will De Man January 7, 2025January 7, 2025
A red box outlines the boundaries of the Kelly Parcel within Grand Teton National Park.
Posted inPolitics

Department of Interior finalizes sale of Kelly parcel within Grand Teton

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson December 31, 2024December 31, 2024
Hikers climb cable section of the Half Dome hike in Yosemite.
Posted inConservation

Yosemite seeks public input on Mist Trail safety & sustainability, including Half Dome cables

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson November 5, 2024November 5, 2024
Jeff Reinbold, incoming NPF president and CEO.
Posted inPolitics

National Park Foundation Announces Incoming President and CEO

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 18, 2024September 18, 2024
Bar Harbor acts as a "gateway community" for Acadia National Park.
Posted inPolitics

National Parks visitor spending reached record high $55.6 billion in 2023 

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 28, 2024August 28, 2024
Photo of Utah Gov. Spencer Cox speaks at a press conference announcing a lawsuit from the state seeking to take control of to 18.5 million acres of federally managed land in Utah.
Posted inPolitics

Utah files historic lawsuit questioning federal claim to 18.5 million acres of public land

Avatar photo by Utah News Dispatch August 22, 2024October 17, 2024
Photo of Traffic at Yosemite National Park can back up for miles once parking lots fill
Posted inPolitics

Yosemite National Park seeks input from public on improving visitor access

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 16, 2024August 16, 2024

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