45 h. ago Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

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55 h. ago Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park

Construction workers made an incredible discovery at Dinosaur National Monument when parking lot work unearthed fossils believed to belong to the Diplodocus.

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3 d. ago New national park on 'edge of the world’ will be built in two years: See the stunning photos

Chile created Cape Froward National Park on the Brunswick Peninsula to protect endangered huemul deer and wildlife located at the "edge of the world."

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4 d. ago National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.

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6 d. ago National Park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why

National Park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why  Los Angeles Times

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6 d. ago National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors

National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors  Los Angeles Times

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6 d. ago Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes

Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago WATCH: Snowboarders carried away by avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park

Three snowboarders were caught up in an avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. No serious injuries were reported.

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1 week ago National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass

National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass  NPR

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1 week ago National Park Service will void passes with stickers over Trump's face

The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.

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1 week ago The Cascades frog vanished from this national park. Researchers are bringing it back

Nearly 20 years ago, the last known Cascades frog disappeared from Lassen Volcanic National Park. Now researchers are bringing them back, hoping the frogs can stage a comeback.

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1 week ago Want to cover Trump’s face on your national park pass? That’ll cost you.

Want to cover Trump’s face on your national park pass? That’ll cost you.  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago The amazing tale of the Riley Creek wolf pack in Denali National Park

The amazing tale of the Riley Creek wolf pack in Denali National Park  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for the National Park Service

Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for the National Park Service  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago National Park Service to spend $54 million on landmark D.C. fountains

National Park Service to spend $54 million on landmark D.C. fountains  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for National Park Service

Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for National Park Service  Anchorage Daily News

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3 w. ago Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes outside Northern California national park

Magnitude 4.7 earthquake strikes outside Northern California national park  SFGATE

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3 w. ago Ranchers test virtual fence technology's ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bears

Technology enabling virtual fences for pets is now being adapted for livestock. Ranchers near Yellowstone National Park are testing its ability to keep cows safe from grizzly bear attacks.

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3 w. ago Interior Department plans AI Theodore Roosevelt exhibit for America250

Revolutionary AI technology brings Theodore Roosevelt back to life at his North Dakota national park, letting visitors interact with the president.

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3 w. ago St. Louis woman Alleacya Boulia vanishes during solo trip to Olympic National Park

St. Louis woman Alleacya Boulia vanishes during solo trip to Olympic National Park  NBC News

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