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From 1886 to 1968, more than 20 million fish were stocked in waters that became Rocky Mountain National Park; in 2026 crews treated 14.3 miles to remove non-native fish and restore threatened greenback trout

In a significant move, Rocky Mountain National Park is eradicating non-native fish species that have invaded the ecosystem for more than eighty years. These fish have severely disrupted the balance of aquatic habitats. Teams are utilizing rotenone to treat streams connected to the Grand Ditch, focusing on fostering the endangered…

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In 1930, Americans carried fish into Olympic's fishless mountain lakes; 1.6 million trout later scientists are finding the ecological cost

Beginning in 1930, more than 1.6 million fish were carried by horseback or dropped from aircraft into the naturally fishless mountain lakes of what is now Olympic National Park, creating recreational fishing opportunities in waters that had never supported fish populations before. Most lakes were stocked only once, although some…

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Flash Floods Batter Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef as Utah's Monsoon Turns Deadly at the Grand Canyon

Flash floods swamped Zion, Bryce Canyon and Capitol Reef this week, and a deadlier flood struck the nearby Grand Canyon. Here's what's still closed.

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White House ballroom cleared for now, but question remains: Can president legally use donations to build it?

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 1921, Italian immigrant Simon Rodia began hand-building Los Angeles’s Watts Towers from steel, mortar and broken tile; 33 years later the construction had ended

Simon Rodia built the Watts Towers in Los Angeles over 33 years. He used steel, wire mesh, and mortar, embedding glass and shells. Rodia constructed the tallest tower to 99½ feet without welding or scaffolding. He left the property in 1954, and it later faced demolition threats. The Watts Towers…

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Normally arid Grand Canyon hit with deadly flash floods, leaving two dead and at least 15 missing. More rain is expected

Certain places saw 4ft walls of rushing debris.

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What drove the deadly Grand Canyon flooding?

Torrential downpours washed out popular hiking trails and left the historic Phantom Ranch Lodge cabins under five feet of water

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In 2015, California EPMT discovered Japanese knotweed along Lagunitas Creek. 2 years later, treatment cut knotweed by 93% on National Park Service land, a major gain now

Japanese knotweed can spread quietly along waterways, making an early discovery especially valuable. In 2015, California’s Early Detection and Monitoring Team found the invasive plant along Lagunitas Creek. The finding allowed land managers to respond while the infestation was still manageable. Two years later, treatment on National Park Service land…

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In 1898, Sheep Camp grew into a gold-rush town of 6,000 to 8,000 people; by July 1899, only 18 remained, while most buildings still stood in 1906

Once a tranquil waystation, Sheep Camp evolved into a vibrant gold rush town as thousands flocked to seek fortune. This chaotic boom phase soon faded, leading to a sharp population decline by 1899. Nature gradually reclaimed the land, dismantling the remnants of human settlement. Today, Sheep Camp welcomes adventurers as…

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Laurance Rockefeller first saw undeveloped St. John from a boat in 1952; his conservation group later acquired about 5,000 acres and gave them to create a US national park

Laurance Rockefeller's 1952 boat trip inspired him to preserve St. John's undeveloped island beauty. His organization acquired nearly 5,000 acres, which became the park's foundation. Congress established Virgin Islands National Park in 1956, preserving tropical forests and beaches. Additional submerged lands were incorporated later, expanding the protected area significantly. This…

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After Nepal, a powerful flash flood hits Grand Canyon in Arizona leaving about 15 people missing; footbridges, bunkhouses destroyed by mud and boulders: Watch video

A powerful flash flood tore through Arizona's Grand Canyon on August 29, sending mud, boulders and debris through Bright Angel Canyon. About 15 people may be missing and 62 were evacuated. The flood destroyed footbridges, damaged the park's only water pipeline and reshaped parts of the canyon as more storms…

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Two dead and around 15 missing as flash flood strikes Grand Canyon National Park

At least two people died and more than 15 people may be missing after flash floods struck Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona, the National Park Service said on Sunday. Flooding hit the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area on Saturday, prompting authorities to evacuate visitors and search for…

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One dead and 15 people may be missing after flash flood in Arizona’s Grand Canyon

Dozens evacuated after flash-flood event near Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch, officials say

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Body of 46-year-old man recovered as 15 people remain missing after Grand Canyon flash floods

Helicopter teams have searched the area for missing people after dozens rescued

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Dozens of people evacuated from parts of the Grand Canyon after flash floods

No one was injured in the flash floods, park officials said

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Trump Administration Reportedly Eyeing a Land Swap To Give Part of Yosemite to a Private Company

The National Park Service is reportedly negotiating a land swap that could give part of Yosemite National Park to a private developer.

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In 1933, Herbert Hoover donated Rapidan Camp to the federal government for Shenandoah National Park; today, the former presidential retreat sits less than 90 miles from Washington, DC

In 1933, Herbert Hoover gifted his serene Rapidan Camp to the federal government, leading to its integration into Shenandoah National Park. This idyllic retreat served not only as a fishing haven but also as a venue for presidential affairs. The National Park Service has since rejuvenated the historic cabins, offering…

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After invasive rainbow trout threaten to erase Yellowstone’s native cutthroat fish, officials shut Buffalo Creek to wipe them out

Yellowstone National Park will temporarily close Buffalo Creek starting August 31 for conservation efforts. Wildlife officials plan to remove invasive rainbow trout threatening native fish populations. This targeted operation aims to protect Yellowstone cutthroat trout from competition and hybridization. Rotenone, an EPA-approved piscicide, will be used to eliminate the invasive…

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Work began in 1928 on New York City’s first municipal airport; today, Floyd Bennett Field spans more than 1,300 acres of grassland and marsh

Established in 1931, Floyd Bennett Field was New York City's municipal airport before evolving into a vital naval aviation site for decades. After its deactivation by the U.S. Navy in 1971, the area transformed into part of Gateway National Recreation Area. Presently, the former airfield has become a haven for…

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In 1906, Quaker industrialist William Bancroft began buying land outside Wilmington to keep it open for the public; more than a century later, 1,359 acres became the largest unit of First State National Historical Park

In 1906, William Poole Bancroft began buying land in Delaware’s Brandywine Valley to hold it in reserve for the public’s health and well-being. He eventually acquired more than 1,300 acres. Parts of the land were later donated to the National Park Service, with 1,359 acres now forming the largest unit…

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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 1972, Lyndon and Lady Bird Johnson gave the Texas White House and about 600 acres to the US but kept lifetime rights; she continued living there until 2007

Lyndon B. Johnson and Lady Bird Johnson donated their Texas ranch house and about 600 acres to the National Park Service in 1972, but retained lifetime rights to use the property. After Lyndon Johnson died in 1973, Lady Bird continued living at the ranch until her death in 2007. The…

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JP Morgan once bought 117 acres of Maine coast including Sand Beach as a wedding gift for his daughter, but his grandaughter later donated 100 acres; here's why

In 1900, financier JP Morgan bought 117 acres of Maine’s coast, including Sand Beach and Great Head, as a wedding gift for his daughter Louisa. Decades later, after her death and the 1947 fire destroyed much of the family estate, Louisa’s daughter Eleanor donated about 100 acres to Acadia National…

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1938, Massachusetts disincorporated four Swift River towns for Quabbin Reservoir; 88 years later, Dana Common still preserves cellar holes above Boston’s water source

The Quabbin Reservoir project resulted in the flooding of four towns in Massachusetts, specifically Dana, Enfield, Greenwich, and Prescott, to secure Boston's water supply. Remarkably, Dana Common remained dry, allowing for preservation of historical remnants such as cellar holes and stone walls that outline this ghost town, providing a tangible…

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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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