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Tourist dies after car gets stuck in mud at Death Valley National Park

His travel companion called for help after reaching National Park Service rangers but it was too late

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Cavers heard wind roaring from beneath a rubble-choked pit in New Mexico; after years of digging they broke through in 1986, and more than 145 miles of Lechuguilla Cave have since been mapped

For decades, Lechuguilla Cave was just a footnote in New Mexico’s Guadalupe Mountains: a 90-foot entrance pit leading to 400 feet of dry, dead-end passages that had once been mined for bat guano. But in the 1950s, cavers began noticing something strange: wind roaring up from the rubble-choked floor, hinting…

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In 1862, heirs sold Colorado’s Baca land for 30 cents an acre; 140 years later its 97,000-acre ranch sold for $31.28 million and helped create a national park nearly four times the monument’s original size

A piece of land can begin as a forgotten investment and end as part of a national treasure. That is the remarkable story of Colorado’s Baca Ranch, a vast property at the base of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. In 1862, heirs of Luis María Cabeza de Baca sold the…

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In 1914, San Francisco began its Hetch Hetchy water project in Yosemite: 112 years later, the system still serves more than 2.7 million people

Following its congressional approval in 1913, San Francisco commenced the Hetch Hetchy Project with construction starting in 1914. The O'Shaughnessy Dam's initial phase concluded by 1923, transforming the valley into Hetch Hetchy Reservoir. By 1934, this reservoir began delivering water to San Francisco through a vast network of infrastructure. Now,…

The Times of India

National park maintenance work sidelined as Trump's Freedom 250 takes precedence

The 250th anniversary of U.S. independence was just months away when National Park Service employees received a directive from Washington

The Independent UK

In 2005, California began eradicating 5,036 feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island as part of a wider fox recovery effort; by 2015 its native fox population had risen from under 70 to about 2,100

The successful eradication of feral pigs from Santa Cruz Island, initiated in 2005 and completed by 2006, played a pivotal role in the recovery of the island fox. Once teetering on the brink of extinction, the island fox population rebounded dramatically. In 2016, federal authorities celebrated the milestone of removing…

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In 1986, a ranching family sold California's 53,000-acre Santa Rosa Island to the US for nearly $30 million; they retained about 7 acres and the right to stay for another 25 years

In 1986, the United States government acquired Santa Rosa Island for close to thirty million dollars. This pivotal purchase marked the end of longstanding private ranching and agricultural practices on the sprawling island. Following the removal of cattle in 1998 and the cessation of residency in 2011, efforts towards environmental…

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Is it illegal for the president to spend ‘patriotic’ donations on a White House ballroom or anything else?

The fate of President Donald Trump’s estimated US$400 million White House ballroom may hinge on the little-known and somewhat surprising rules as to when the federal government and its agencies can accept privately donated funds.

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In 1980, Miles Boekeloo sold his 365-acre Michigan wilderness retreat to the National Park Service; the deal let his family keep its cabin and 5 acres for another 25 years

Miles Boekeloo sold his 365-acre Michigan property to the National Park Service in 1980. His family retained use of five acres and their cabin for 25 years. This allowed them to enjoy their retreat while the land became protected. The property, now Boekelodge, is part of Sleeping Bear Dunes National…

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In 1917, a South Dakota schoolteacher became America's first woman park ranger after being hired to guide visitors through a cave

In 1920, Isabel Bassett Wasson blazed a trail as one of the first female park rangers, earning the admiration of officials with her exceptional skills in communication and knowledge. Alongside her, Mary J. Sullivan and Marguerite Lindsley took on significant roles, reshaping the ranger's responsibilities and leaving a lasting impact…

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In 2012, researchers began collecting dragonfly larvae to reveal mercury pollution in protected waters. 13 years later, 21,000 samples helped create a model that can estimate freshwater mercury risk without testing every waterway

Dragonfly larvae data from thirteen years helped scientists develop a new mercury risk model. This model estimates freshwater mercury risk in areas lacking direct monitoring data. It combines larval mercury levels with water chemistry and landscape characteristics. The model can guide future testing and inform fish consumption advisories for communities.

The Economic Times

In 1968, a California landowner demanded $100 an acre for land inside Pinnacles that officials valued at $17; a year later the Park Service paid more than $46 an acre and bought the parcel for $7,400

The US government's lengthy legal struggle with Dean Brimhall culminated in a $400,000 buyout. The resolution saw the demolition of commercial facilities, including a lodge and petrol station, adjacent to Capitol Reef National Park. The agreement also put an end to quarrying operations on the land. This settlement balanced private…

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In 1964, a Utah businessman built a gas station beside Capitol Reef; after years of conflict over his quarry, the government took his property for $400,000 and razed the lodge and station

A long-running legal and land rights dispute between the U.S. government and Utah businessman Dean Brimhall over commercial development inside Capitol Reef National Monument ended with a federal buyout worth $400,000. The deal brought commercial activity along the park boundary to an end.

The Times of India

Trump Is Trying To Spin U.S. History

The real goal isn't to promote accuracy, but to encourage agitated conservatives to complain about historical references that make them uncomfortable.

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In 1962, New Jersey took a family's seaside property through eminent domain for a new park; they challenged the price and were awarded $350,000

Exploring vintage postcards reveals a fascinating glimpse into coastal life in early New Jersey. Historian John Joseph Patrick Mulhern recounted his experiences on Sandy Hook, describing the thrilling days of tracking ships and conducting groundbreaking radio experiments. He vividly portrayed the operations of the Navesink lighthouses and the evolving landscape,…

The Independent UK

Reflecting Pool's botched repairs threaten to tarnish the National Park Service's reputation

President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult spot

Medical Daily

Teton County Ends Measles Emergency After Outbreak Linked to Grand Teton Worker Housing

Teton County, Wyoming, rescinded its measles emergency after an outbreak in Grand Teton concession worker housing went four weeks without a new case.

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Charges against David Hearn were dropped days ago. But Trump says a National Park Service employee saw him ‘violently’ vandalize the pool

The President continues to push back against the DOJ’s decision.

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In 1970, a Texas couple refused to sell land inside a proposed national park; in 1972, a court awarded them $55,000 and lifetime rights to remain

In West Texas, Walter and Bertha Glover found themselves embroiled in a land dispute when federal authorities aimed to acquire their property for the new Guadalupe Mountains National Park. Despite years of resistance to selling their cherished home and business, the couple eventually received $55,000 for their eighty-acre estate. Their…

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In 1962, an Indiana family rejected $25,000 for two acres; by 1969, their land stood as an island of nature surrounded by industrial sprawl

In a remarkable act of defiance, a World War II veteran and artist chose to keep his land intact, rejecting offers from industrial developers along the picturesque Lake Michigan shore. This commitment to environmental preservation raised awareness about the area’s ecological challenges, igniting a grassroots movement that culminated in the…

The Economic Times

Reflecting Pool row takes new turn as Trump reveals new evidence

President Trump again accused David Hearn of damaging the Lincoln Memorial pool. He also admitted rushed renovation work contributed to some site damage. Prosecutors dropped the felony case against Hearn after new evidence emerged. This dispute is part of a larger controversy surrounding the pool's extensive renovation. Security cameras are…

The Independent UK

Trump's arch could harm the integrity of many of Washington's historical sites, report says

President Donald Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch could disrupt the historical significance of many sites near its planned location

The Independent UK

National Park Service concludes Trump’s arch is so big that it would intrude on other DC landmarks

One critic argued the design is intended to ‘dominate’ the surrounding landscape of monuments and memorials

The Times of India

In 1884, a Florida visitor planted water hyacinth beside the St. Johns River; by 1896, it had spread across 200 miles

Florida's waterways faced significant challenges after water hyacinth introduction in 1884. This ornamental plant spread rapidly, hindering vital river navigation and trade routes. The plant's proliferation highlighted a limited understanding of introducing foreign species then. Waterways were crucial for community formation and movement across the landscape. This episode reshaped attitudes…

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In the 1920s, Washington introduced mountain goats for hunting; the herd grew and damaged rare alpine plants and soils

Mountain goats introduced for hunting in Olympic Mountains now stress the ecosystem. These animals spread across the mountains, affecting native plants and soils. High-altitude vegetation faces harsh conditions, making it vulnerable to grazing. Park research documented goat behavior and their impact on fragile alpine areas. This history highlights challenges of…

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