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The bitter federal rivalry that killed a national park in the Pacific Northwest
Ice Peaks was supposed to sprawl across Washington, from the Canadian border to Mount Adams. But politics got in the way.
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More Than 10 Percent Of National Park Service Workforce Has Left
An estimated 2,400-2,500 National Park Service employees, roughly 12.5 percent of the agency's entire workforce have taken Trump administration offers to resign or retire, according to the National ...
Interior secretary orders national parks to be open and accessible as workforce is cut
Under criticism for staff cuts across the country, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to “remain open ...
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Visit Washington State National Parks
The National Park System is a big draw for traveling in the United States, both for residents and for attracting visitors ...
National Parks Service removes image, reference to Harriet Tubman from 'Underground Railroad' page
It's the latest government site to see changes amid the Trump administration's effort to purge content promoting diversity, ...
National Parks Service restores Harriet Tubman references, weeks after editing her out of 'Underground Railroad' page
It's the latest government site to see changes amid the Trump administration's effort to purge content promoting diversity, ...
Man dies BASE jumping after falling over 600 feet when parachute fails to fully open
The man, 47-year-old Elliot Barstow, was BASE jumping Sunday when his parachute failed to fully open. He hit a rock wall and ...
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National Park Service is evaluating where electric scooters and hoverboards should be allowed
The proposal would give each park superintendent the authority to decide where micromobility devices can go. Some public ...
April is National Poetry Month. Here's how you can celebrate in and around DC
National poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and encourages people to pay attention to and ...
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Snagging A Last Minute Campsite In Washington State Just Got Easier
Those looking to book a last minute campsite in Washington's many beautiful state parks will now have an easier time, thanks ...
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Crater Lake is closing—here are the best national parks for swimming instead
Neighboring state Idaho doesn’t have any national parks, while the closest national park to the border in Washington state is Mount Rainier National Park. There you can swim at Bench and Snow ...
Harriet Tubman reference removed from National Parks’ Underground Railroad web page
The National Parks Service (NPS) has removed a reference to abolitionist Harriet Tubman from its webpage dedicated to the Underground Railroad.