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Recreating Responsibly at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

Safety Tips for Enjoying July 4th Holiday and the Summer As national parks make more areas available to the public, the National Park Service (NPS) encourages you to follow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance to reduce the spread of COVID-19 and follow Leave No Trace principles when you visit. At Glen Canyon and Rainbow Bridge, many land-

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Visitor injured by a grizzly bear while hiking near Fairy Falls; Always hike in groups of three or more

On the morning of June 22, 2020, a woman, age 37, from Columbia, Missouri, sustained a minor injury from a female grizzly bear while hiking on the Fairy Falls Trail near Old Faithful. The visitor was hiking alone when she encountered two grizzly bears at very close range. The female bear knocked the woman down,

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Verde Valley Monuments Ask for Responsible Helicopter Operations to Protect Archaeological Sites

In May and June, park rangers noticed tour helicopters flying dangerously close to the Montezuma Castle cliff dwelling. In doing so, the pilots were risking serious damage to the site’s ancient architecture. Studies show that rotor vibrations from close-flying helicopters can cause serious problems. At Montezuma Castle, these vibrations could easily damage or destroy 850-year-old

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California National Parks Reduce Wildfire Risks Through First-of-its-Kind Collaboration with Utilities

SAN FRANCISCO – The National Park Service (NPS) has issued permits to Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) and Southern California Edison (SCE) to perform wildfire prevention activities in 12 California national park units through a new public-private partnership that focuses on protecting park resources and streamlining communication between the NPS and utilities. “The unprecedented wildfire

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Secretary Bernhardt Designates John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park as African American Civil Rights Network Site

WASHINGTON –  At the direction of President Donald J. Trump, U.S. Secretary of the Interior David L. Bernhardt has designated the John Hope Franklin Reconciliation Park as an official member of the African American Civil Rights Network (AACRN), formally recognizing the historical and national significance of the tragic Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 and Dr. John Hope Franklin’s work

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Dinosaur National Monument Increases Access to Include Visitor Centers and the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall

Dinosaur, CO and Jensen, UT – Following guidance from the White House, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and state and local public health authorities, Dinosaur National Monument is increasing access by reopening monument visitor centers and the Dinosaur Quarry Exhibit Hall. The National Park Service (NPS) is working with federal, state, and local

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June 13 Acting Chief Gregory T. Monahan issues statement about the protective mission of the White House Zone

UPDATE June 13, 2020: In assisting the USSS with their protective mission of the White House Zone, more than 50 U.S. Park Police Officers sustained injuries, some being hospitalized, throughout the operational period starting on May 29th. This illegal behavior by the protestors also resulted in several structure fires and significant property damage. This is

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Business Opportunities for Guided Diving on Submerged B-29 at Lake Mead

BOULDER CITY, Nev. – The National Park Service is offering two business opportunities to operate guided scuba diving tours on the B-29 Superfortress submerged within Lake Mead. The plane crashed into Lake Mead July 21, 1948, while engaged in high-altitude atmospheric research. The crew of five survived the crash, but the plane was lost in

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