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Marin County beach closed for elephant seal breeding season

Drakes Beach is closed for the elephant seal breeding season to ensure the safety of both the seals and the public.

Sea creature claims parking space in beach lot, California photo shows

Elephant seal found parking in California beachside parking lot.
Park advises drivers to watch out for seals and practice safe driving in parking lots.

Marin County beach closed for elephant seal breeding season

Drakes Beach is closed for the elephant seal breeding season to ensure the safety of both the seals and the public.

Sea creature claims parking space in beach lot, California photo shows

Elephant seal found parking in California beachside parking lot.
Park advises drivers to watch out for seals and practice safe driving in parking lots.
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#wildfire-prevention

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Dec. 5

The Holter Ridge Pile prescribed burn in Humboldt County aims to reduce wildfire risks through controlled fire management.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Dec. 18 status

Prescribed fires, like Whiskeytown Parkwide Piles, are essential for wildfire prevention, aiding in the management of forest lands.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 18 status

Prescribed fire is an effective wildfire prevention method to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Nov. 12

The Whiskeytoen Admin Piles prescribed burn aims to prevent future wildfires through controlled methods on federal land in Shasta County.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Jan. 2

A new prescribed burn called 2025 Lnp Pile was initiated in Shasta County to reduce wildfire risks.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Humboldt County on Dec. 5

The Holter Ridge Pile prescribed burn in Humboldt County aims to reduce wildfire risks through controlled fire management.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Dec. 18 status

Prescribed fires, like Whiskeytown Parkwide Piles, are essential for wildfire prevention, aiding in the management of forest lands.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 18 status

Prescribed fire is an effective wildfire prevention method to reduce risks of catastrophic wildfires.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Nov. 12

The Whiskeytoen Admin Piles prescribed burn aims to prevent future wildfires through controlled methods on federal land in Shasta County.

Breaking: New prescribed fire started in Shasta County on Jan. 2

A new prescribed burn called 2025 Lnp Pile was initiated in Shasta County to reduce wildfire risks.
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#death-valley

Why multiple vehicles are getting 'burned to the ground' in Death Valley

Vehicle fires, particularly from overheated brakes, are increasing in Death Valley, with six incidents reported this year, including a recent soft drink truck fire.

Eleven burros found dead near spring in Death Valley. Rangers may now know why

A harmful algae bloom in Death Valley caused the deaths of 11 wild burros, prompting concerns about water safety and wildlife management.

This Major Road in Death Valley National Park Will Close for Months - What to Know

Emigrant Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park will close until early March for repairs after severe damage from 2023's Hurricane Hilary.

Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say

A historic Death Valley tower toppled as a driver used it to free their stuck vehicle, causing damage to the National Register-listed structure.

Why multiple vehicles are getting 'burned to the ground' in Death Valley

Vehicle fires, particularly from overheated brakes, are increasing in Death Valley, with six incidents reported this year, including a recent soft drink truck fire.

Eleven burros found dead near spring in Death Valley. Rangers may now know why

A harmful algae bloom in Death Valley caused the deaths of 11 wild burros, prompting concerns about water safety and wildlife management.

This Major Road in Death Valley National Park Will Close for Months - What to Know

Emigrant Canyon Road in Death Valley National Park will close until early March for repairs after severe damage from 2023's Hurricane Hilary.

Historic Death Valley tower topples over as driver uses it to free vehicle, rangers say

A historic Death Valley tower toppled as a driver used it to free their stuck vehicle, causing damage to the National Register-listed structure.
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#wildfire-management

Fire crews do more than fight fires - High Country News

Resource advisors are vital in managing wildfires amidst climate change, protecting key ecological and cultural resources.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 17 status

Prescribed fires like Whiskeytown Admin Piles are vital for wildfire risk management.

Fire crews do more than fight fires - High Country News

Resource advisors are vital in managing wildfires amidst climate change, protecting key ecological and cultural resources.

Update: Prescribed fire in Shasta County in Shasta County - Nov. 17 status

Prescribed fires like Whiskeytown Admin Piles are vital for wildfire risk management.
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#safety

Toddler nearly tumbles off 400-foot cliff while visiting the erupting Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on Christmas night

Visitors to Kīlauea volcano must prioritize safety, following barriers and guidelines, especially with increased hazards during eruptions.

Hiker Is Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park has experienced six deaths this month, emphasizing the dangers of hiking in extreme climates.

Toddler nearly tumbles off 400-foot cliff while visiting the erupting Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on Christmas night

Visitors to Kīlauea volcano must prioritize safety, following barriers and guidelines, especially with increased hazards during eruptions.

Hiker Is Found Dead in Grand Canyon National Park

Grand Canyon National Park has experienced six deaths this month, emphasizing the dangers of hiking in extreme climates.
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Mystery Flesh Pit National Park welcomes you to a very special, very moist kind of role-playing game

Mystery Flesh Pit National Park, a fictional setting, will be managed by the National Park Service starting in 2025.
from SFGATE
3 weeks ago

1 National Park Service job in Calif. and Nevada could rewrite human history

Aubrey Bonde, the first regional paleontologist in the National Park Service, is pioneering paleontological efforts and fossil protection in national parks.

Lawsuit delays removal of Point Reyes elk fence

The National Park Service has paused the dismantling of a tule elk enclosure fence due to a lawsuit from the California Cattlemen's Association.
#wildfire

Update: Navy Fire in San Francisco County - Dec. 7 status

The Navy Fire has been burning for six months with no containment or known cause.

Update: Tunnel Fire in Marin County - Dec. 7 status

The Tunnel Fire in Marin County has been burning for over two months with no containment updates.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire, Cedar Grove Site 62, was reported in Fresno County, California, with an unknown cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 30

A new wildfire named Beach was reported in Mariposa County, California, with no current containment or identified cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 16

A new wildfire named the Lower River Fire has started in California's Mariposa County, with its cause still unknown.

Breaking: Ramirez Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 11

The Ramirez Fire in Los Angeles County remains a concern with an unknown containment status and cause.

Update: Navy Fire in San Francisco County - Dec. 7 status

The Navy Fire has been burning for six months with no containment or known cause.

Update: Tunnel Fire in Marin County - Dec. 7 status

The Tunnel Fire in Marin County has been burning for over two months with no containment updates.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Fresno County on Aug. 20

A new wildfire, Cedar Grove Site 62, was reported in Fresno County, California, with an unknown cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 30

A new wildfire named Beach was reported in Mariposa County, California, with no current containment or identified cause.

Breaking: New wildfire reported in Mariposa County on Aug. 16

A new wildfire named the Lower River Fire has started in California's Mariposa County, with its cause still unknown.

Breaking: Ramirez Fire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 11

The Ramirez Fire in Los Angeles County remains a concern with an unknown containment status and cause.
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#hiking

Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations

Flash flooding at Havasupai Reservation led to evacuations and one hiker missing, prompting extensive search efforts by local authorities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Just Revamped an 8-mile Trail That Leads to Its Tallest Waterfall

The Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened after a three-year renovation, enhancing safety and access for hikers.

Grand Canyon Hiker Missing After Flash Floods and Evacuations

Flash flooding at Havasupai Reservation led to evacuations and one hiker missing, prompting extensive search efforts by local authorities.

Great Smoky Mountains National Park Just Revamped an 8-mile Trail That Leads to Its Tallest Waterfall

The Ramsey Cascades Trail in Great Smoky Mountains National Park has reopened after a three-year renovation, enhancing safety and access for hikers.
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#joshua-tree-national-park

Invasive bees shut down major Joshua Tree campground

Increased bee activity related to high temperatures prompted the closure of a campground in Joshua Tree National Park.

It's About to Get More Expensive to Visit Joshua Tree National Park - Here's What It'll Cost

Joshua Tree National Park will raise reservation fees starting December 1, with general admission price increasing to $20.

Invasive bees shut down major Joshua Tree campground

Increased bee activity related to high temperatures prompted the closure of a campground in Joshua Tree National Park.

It's About to Get More Expensive to Visit Joshua Tree National Park - Here's What It'll Cost

Joshua Tree National Park will raise reservation fees starting December 1, with general admission price increasing to $20.
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from Brooklyn Eagle
3 months ago

City wins lease renewal for Floyd Bennett Field to extend migrant shelter

The lease extension at Floyd Bennett Field reflects ongoing efforts to shelter migrants amid New York's emergency declarations.

Yosemite's Wawona Hotel, age 168, will close indefinitely for 'intensive' checkup

Wawona Hotel in Yosemite National Park is closing indefinitely for assessments, following earlier fire-related closure.
#historic-preservation

Gilded Age grotto mural restored in the nick of time

The Miami grotto mural by Chanler is set for restoration due to a National Park Service grant, preserving a significant piece of art history.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.

Gilded Age grotto mural restored in the nick of time

The Miami grotto mural by Chanler is set for restoration due to a National Park Service grant, preserving a significant piece of art history.

This rare mural at Vizcaya is 'dying.' A $750,000 grant will bring it back to life

Vizcaya's delicate mural is deteriorating due to environmental factors, but conservation efforts are underway supported by significant funding.
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#grand-canyon

Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here's How to Stay Safe.

Hiker safety is a growing concern at Grand Canyon due to an increase in fatalities this summer.

Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekend

Significant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.

Solo backpacker, 60, found dead near rugged and remote Grand Canyon trail

A solo backpacker was found dead in Grand Canyon, highlighting dangers of remote hiking, with 14 fatalities at the park this year.

Missing woman's body found days after Colorado River flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

Chenoa Nickerson, missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, was found deceased in the Colorado River after a comprehensive search effort.

Deaths at the Grand Canyon Are on the Rise. Here's How to Stay Safe.

Hiker safety is a growing concern at Grand Canyon due to an increase in fatalities this summer.

Water shortage disrupts overnight stays at Grand Canyon hotels before Labor Day weekend

Significant pipeline leaks at the Grand Canyon are disrupting hotel accommodations and prompting urgent water conservation efforts among residents and visitors.

Solo backpacker, 60, found dead near rugged and remote Grand Canyon trail

A solo backpacker was found dead in Grand Canyon, highlighting dangers of remote hiking, with 14 fatalities at the park this year.

Missing woman's body found days after Colorado River flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

Chenoa Nickerson, missing after a flash flood in Grand Canyon National Park, was found deceased in the Colorado River after a comprehensive search effort.
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Yellowstone National Park Warns Visitors to Keep Their Distance from Elk During Upcoming Mating Season

Visitors should exercise caution around bull elk during mating season due to their unpredictable aggression.

National Park Service cracks down on Pride leaving LGBTQ+ rangers feeling betrayed

National Park Service bans uniformed participation in Pride events.

Projections light up Floyd Bennett Field at inaugural arts festival * Brooklyn Paper

Revitalization project at Floyd Bennett Field features arts festival showcasing artists and the future of the park.

NPS allocates $25k to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ legacy on Register of Historic Places

The federal government is providing a $25,000 grant to the NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project to highlight Hotel Chelsea's LGBTQ history.
The NYC LGBT Historic Sites Project aims to amend the National Register of Historic Places designation of Hotel Chelsea to include its LGBTQ history.

The National Park Service will only take plastic at its parks. Three visitors are suing to use cash

National Park Service sued over cashless policy
Justification of cashless policy by National Park Service

Northern California tribe that lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get site to serve as gateway to redwoods

Yurok Tribe reclaiming land for cultural preservation and tourism
Historic agreement with National Park Service for tribal land management
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