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#muir-woods
fromSFGATE
1 week ago
National Football League

'Anti-American': Former ranger blasts removal of Muir Woods history exhibit

fromSFGATE
1 week ago
National Football League

'Anti-American': Former ranger blasts removal of Muir Woods history exhibit

fromKqed
2 weeks ago

Trump Officials Want Big Changes at Alcatraz. The Presidio Is a Different Story | KQED

Presidio Trust's funding model may be a solution for the National Park Service's deferred maintenance issues.
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

A giant Elon Musk bust was spotted at a Utah national park with a sign calling out DOGE cuts

A giant bust of Elon Musk appeared at Arches National Park, critiquing DOGE-led cuts to the National Park Service.
fromgaycitynews.com
2 weeks ago

National Park Service website erases bisexual representation from Stonewall National Monument site

Recent changes to the National Park Service website regarding Stonewall National Monument reflect the removal of bisexual and transgender representation.
#wildfire
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
Environment

National Park Service's 'confine and contain' strategy questioned after wildfire it let burn incinerates historic lodge

fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Historic Grand Canyon lodge burns to ashes in wildfire at US national park

Wildfires have destroyed the Grand Canyon Lodge and up to 80 other structures on the North Rim in Arizona.
#yosemite-national-park
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
National Football League

Famous Yosemite viewpoint overrun with rodents on holiday weekend

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

Recent high school grad ID'd as Yosemite employee who died in climbing accident

Snowboarding
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

Mule deer are the most dangerous animal in Yosemite, causing more injuries than any other; they can become aggressive when startled.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago
National Football League

Famous Yosemite viewpoint overrun with rodents on holiday weekend

fromSFGATE
1 month ago
California

Recent high school grad ID'd as Yosemite employee who died in climbing accident

fromSFGATE
3 months ago
Snowboarding

Yosemite warns visitors about 'one of the most dangerous animals' in the park

#funding-cuts
fromwww.npr.org
1 month ago

National Park signage encourages the public to help erase negative stories at its sites

The National Park Service must post signs for feedback on perceived negative portrayals of American history by June 13.
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

Yosemite bans flags at El Capitan with threat of 6-month jail sentence

El Capitan at Yosemite is facing restrictions against political displays to preserve wilderness and ensure visitor safety.
#worldpride
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

BREAKING: National Park Service won't close D.C.'s Dupont Circle during WorldPride after all, official says

fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago
NYC LGBT

BREAKING: National Park Service won't close D.C.'s Dupont Circle during WorldPride after all, official says

SF parents
fromSFGATE
1 month ago

'Who's going to rescue the rescuer?': Former Yosemite worker speaks out

Underfunding and staffing issues threaten emergency services in national parks, jeopardizing response effectiveness.
fromInsideHook
2 months ago

Fire Threatens Part of Joshua Tree National Park

Joshua Trees are increasingly threatened by climate change and recent wildfires in Joshua Tree National Park.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Turmoil, resignations and psychological warfare': how Trump is crippling US national parks

Mark Nebel resigned from the National Park Service due to frustrations stemming from political changes that hindered his work.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Trump wants to defund national parks-but they have overwhelming bipartisan support

The proposed budget cuts by the Trump administration could eliminate $900 million for national park operations, severely impacting the management and accessibility of public lands.
SF politics
#trump-administration
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

A National Park Guide Was Flying Home From a Work Trip. She Was Fired Midair.

The Trump administration's layoffs affected 1,000 National Park Service employees, including Helen Dhue, highlighting significant federal workforce cuts.
SF politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Trump reportedly eyes $26m in funding cuts for US national parks

The Trump administration is planning to cut $26 million in grants for the National Park Service, impacting key programs related to diversity and climate initiatives.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

Yosemite's only locksmith among those fired by Trump administration

Recent federal firings impacted around 1,000 probationary National Park Service employees, including essential staff like Yosemite's locksmith.
Retirement
fromABC7 Los Angeles
5 months ago

Trump's firing of 1,000 national park workers raises concerns about maintenance, operating hours

The Trump administration has terminated 1,000 National Park Service employees amid efforts to downsize government, impacting park operations and visitor experience.
Law
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Trump strikes a righteous blow against the feds' rabid criminal code

President Trump's executive order aims to reduce excessive federal regulations that can unjustly criminalize ordinary citizens.
DC food
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

Uhhh, It Sure Looks Like RFK Jr. Took His Family Swimming In Water Contaminated With Raw Sewage

Swimming and wading in Rock Creek are prohibited due to high bacteria levels posing health risks.
Retirement
fromNextgov.com
2 months ago

Thousands of layoffs to hit Interior, National Parks imminently

The Interior Department plans significant layoffs, targeting thousands of employees across various agencies, particularly the National Park Service.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

Take a look inside a historic 54-room Gilded Age mansion that belonged to one of America's richest families

The National Park Service now oversees the Vanderbilt Mansion, which was built in the 1890s by Frederick Vanderbilt on a stunning 153-acre estate.
Upper West Side
NYC parents
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

What to Know About Visiting National Parks This Summer, From Acadia to Zion

The National Park Service faces severe staffing shortages, impacting services and visitor experiences during the busy vacation season.
NYC LGBT
fromAol
3 months ago

Surfer who died at NYC beach got caught in deadly jetty residents begged officials to remove for years

The tragic drowning of filmmaker Sebastián Lasaosa Rogers highlights the dangers posed by neglected jetty structures at Jacob Riis Park.
fromTravel + Leisure
3 months ago

You Can Get Free Entry Into U.S. National Parks This Weekend-What to Know

Each April, the National Park Service celebrates National Park Week with daily programming and special events, and free admission on April 19, 2025.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a federal employee watching colleagues get laid off by DOGE. It's been devastating - we aren't cogs, we're human beings.

Many employees who have been let go are newer to the National Park Service. A buyout offer is also still in progress.
Non-profit organizations
US politics
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

National Parks Webpages Remove Mentions of Harriet Tubman and Slavery

The National Park Service is reshaping historical narratives, diluting references to slavery in educational materials about the Underground Railroad.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Small Businesses Face a Tornado' of Challenges: Cuts, Freezes and Now Tariffs

Small businesses are facing uncertainty due to economic turmoil and government cuts, threatening their operations and livelihoods.
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

April Fools' Day jokes bring much-needed levity to National Park Service

"We are unsure whether the gelatin fiend used a large mold or perhaps some kind of gelatin ray, but we can say confidently that it is cherry flavored," Zion National Park staff wrote.
OMG science
#cherry-blossoms
SF LGBT
fromAdvocate.com
4 months ago

National Park Rangers rebel against queer erasure on Trans Day of Visibility

Former National Park Service employees are challenging the erasure of transgender stories from public records through an initiative called Rangers Uncensored.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Fox News Host Lara Trump Asks White House Official If Donald Trump Will Be Put On Mount Rushmore: A Lot of People Wonder!'

Doug Burgum believes there's room on Mount Rushmore for Donald Trump's face, discussing this during an interview with Lara Trump.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Historic Bay Area military site vandalized with hate speech and hazardous chemicals

A historic military landmark in the Marin Headlands was vandalized with hate speech and hazardous chemicals, specifically targeting the SF-88 Nike missile site, causing significant damage.
San Francisco
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
4 months ago

Brooklyn's Aviator Sports to Close Indoor Activities

The Aviator Sports indoor facility will close in mid-April due to contract expiration, but outdoor activities may continue until fall 2025.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

National Park Service worker fired by DOGE says he felt 'frozen' until he was finally told he'd be rehired

Eric Anderson was fired amid significant federal layoffs, facing uncertainty and legal challenges regarding his termination.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 months ago

Point Reyes' historic dairies ousted after legal battle. Locals say it's conservation gone mad

As news of the settlement spread, however, it quickly became clear that many in the community did not agree. In fact, they thought it showed no understanding at all of local needs.
Mission District
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

California's most underappreciated national park is quietly in crisis

Channel Islands National Park faces significant operational challenges due to funding and staffing issues, impacting visitor and employee experiences.
Washington Nationals
fromSFGATE
4 months ago

'Today, we celebrate': Judge says National Park Service must reinstate employees

Federal judge reinstates wrongly terminated federal employees, citing unlawful mass firings by the Trump administration.
NYC LGBT
fromGay City News
4 months ago

National Park Service claims error after partially scrubbing page about Bayard Rustin

The National Park Service mistakenly removed important pages about LGBTQ activist Bayard Rustin before restoring them after public attention.
Bayard Rustin's contributions to civil rights and LGBTQ advocacy continue to be recognized through his preserved residence.
Non-profit organizations
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

National Park visitor centers and search and rescue facilities are on the chopping block. Here's what it could mean for your next trip.

Over 30 National Park Service leases are at risk of cancellation, potentially impacting visitor experiences and safety.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 months ago

NPS takes down web pages dedicated to transgender activists

The National Park Service has removed references to transgender activists from its website, reflecting a troubling trend of censorship regarding LGBTQ history.
fromDefector
4 months ago

Why Bully The National Park Service? | Defector

New directives from the U.S. Department of the Interior create operational chaos for the National Park Service, impacting essential spending.
San Francisco Giants
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Niman Ranch founders sue US over Point Reyes land deal

The Nimans are suing the National Park Service over a ban on agriculture in Point Reyes National Seashore.
The lawsuit claims the ban will harm agriculture, the environment, and community health.
Privacy professionals
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Elon Musk's $1 Spending Limit Is Paralyzing Federal Agencies

National Park Service travel has been restricted significantly, affecting operations and staff responsibilities.
NYC parents
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 months ago

Protesters gather at Rocky Mountain National Park as part of nationwide Protect Your Parks Protest

Protesters unite against significant layoffs in National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service, advocating for public lands and community health.
#job-cuts
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees

Public pressure has led to the reversal of job cuts at the National Park Service, allowing for increased seasonal hiring.
SF politics
fromLos Angeles Times
5 months ago

Trump administration backtracks on eliminating thousands of national parks employees

Public pressure has led to the reversal of job cuts at the National Park Service, allowing for increased seasonal hiring.
fromHigh Country News
5 months ago

Wild, wild turkeys, Tiptoe the Tortoise & one beary nice B&B - High Country News

The National Park Service humorously warns about wild turkeys while showcasing their impressive abilities.
Amid wildfires, a tortoise named Tiptoe becomes a local celebrity, highlighting community spirit.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Hundreds in Park Service Have Opted to Quit, Agency Memo Says

Significant staff reductions at National Parks raise concerns about service quality during summer tourist season.
SF politics
fromSFGATE
5 months ago

National Park Service wins legal battle over controversial cashless policy

Federal judge dismissed part of lawsuit against National Park Service's cashless policy but allowed for amendment.
SF politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago

Lawsuit alleges conspiracy' in Point Reyes farmland deal

A lawsuit has been filed to block the eviction of farm residents in Point Reyes, amidst a controversial deal between the National Park Service and the Nature Conservancy.
SF politics
fromABC7 San Francisco
5 months ago

Going to Yosemite soon? Here's how National Park Service layoffs could impact your trip

Layoffs at the National Park Service raise concerns about the future maintenance and accessibility of national parks.
The recent reduction in workforce at national parks could lead to significant challenges in maintaining park facilities and visitor services.
Bicycling
fromBikeMag
5 months ago

How Cutting Public Lands Workforce Will Impact Mountain Bike Recreation

The reduction of the federal workforce at land management agencies threatens maintenance and accessibility of public lands.
Retirement
fromtime.com
5 months ago

Trump Fires 1,000 National Park Workers, Raising Operational Concerns

The Trump administration has laid off 1,000 National Park Service employees as part of a broader downsizing effort.
SF politics
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago

Trump's Cuts Could Make Parks and Forests More Dangerous, Employees Say

Recent layoffs in public land agencies risk significant degradation of vital services and conservation efforts.
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