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DOGE lease cancellations: Which government offices could be closed this year and when

The General Services Administration, working with Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, has notified landlords that federal agencies will be terminating hundreds of leases for offices and buildings in the coming months

The Independent UK

Trump Administration Eyes 30% Payroll Cuts And Closure Of 34 National Park Service Offices

Managers at the National Park Service have reportedly been tasked with drafting plans for the cuts, which could severely impact services at national parks. The reduction would have an immediate impact, possibly leading to job losses for rangers and janitors, and in the long term, it could jeopardize conservation projects.

International Business Times

‘They’re moving fast and breaking stuff’: National Parks are under Trump’s threat again

Millions of parkgoers could face closures, long lines, and dirtier parklands with the loss of critical staff members

The Independent UK

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Video captures significant rock slide in Utah’s Zion National Park that shuts down roadway

One nearby biker heard heard what sounded like a ‘crack of thunder’ before someone shouted: ‘Rockfall!”

The Independent UK

Thousands of National Park workers have lost their dream jobs - here’s how you can help continue their vital work

Multiple non-profits and charities are working tirelessly to defend America's iconic wild spaces after rampant spending cuts

Advnture

National Park Service withdraws Black community in Louisiana from historic landmark consideration

A Louisiana landscape where centuries-old sugar cane plantations and Afro-Creole culture remain preserved along the Mississippi River will no longer be eligible for consideration for federal recognition following a request from state officials

The Independent UK

Protestors Display Upside-Down American Flag in California National Park After DOGE Firings Target Park Services

Protesters hung an upside-down American flag on Yosemite's El Capitan to oppose the Trump administration's firing of 1,000 National Park Service employees.

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Trump Administration Restores National Park Service Jobs

Trump administration rehires NPS workers and hires seasonal staff to address staffing concerns in national parks.

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National Park Service restores some jobs of fired employees, pledges to hire 7,700 seasonal workers

The Trump administration is restoring jobs for dozens of fired National Park Service employees and hiring nearly 3,000 additional seasonal workers, following an uproar over an aggressive plan to downsize the agency

The Independent UK

DOGE Fires Thousands of National Park Workers, Sparking Nationwide Protests and Raising Maintenance Concerns Ahead of Busy Summer Season

In the midst of the Trump administration carrying out mass terminations of federal employees, about 1,000 National Park Service employees who play integral roles in maintaining such parks have been fired.

Latin Times

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

The Trump administration has fired about 1,000 newly hired National Park Service employees who maintain and clean parks, educate visitors and perform other functions as part of its broad-based effort to downsize government

The Independent UK

A comprehensive look at DOGE's firings and layoffs so far

Thousands of federal government employees have been shown the door in the first month of President Donald Trump’s administration

The Independent UK

Trump’s Funding and Hiring Freezes Leave America Vulnerable to Catastrophic Wildfire

Training has been limited and work to reduce flammable vegetation postponed. Some firefighters are leaving the force.

Capital & Main

US Forest Service and National Park Service to fire thousands of workers

Agencies say Trump’s latest push to trim government could impede firefighting efforts and create crises at national parks

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Salon

Hundreds protest Stonewall trans erasure

The Stonewall National Monument’s National Parks site was edited to read “LGB” on Thursday, sparking outrage

The Independent UK

US Park Service erases word ‘transgender’ from website commemorating Stonewall riot

References to trans people have been removed from a National Park Service website for the Stonewall National Monument

The Independent UK

Jimmy Carter’s life in photos

Carter, the 39th president of the US, was president during one of the most tumultuous times in US history

Digital Camera World

Does requiring permits to film in public places violate the first amendment? Courts could decide after filmmakers sue National Park Service

Two filmmakers proceeded to film anyways after a permit was denied, now they are suing the National Park Service

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Roll Call

Private donations pour in for cash-strapped national parks - Roll Call

The National Park Service is seeing the largest surge in private support in its 108-year history while facing a $23 billion backlog.

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Iconic Blue Ridge Parkway is Closed, But Tail of the Dragon Remains Open

After Hurricane Helene slammed the area, the iconic Blue Ridge Parkway has been closed. Portions of the road were swept away after catastrophic flooding and rain. But Tail of the Dragon just to the south of it remains open.

The Independent UK

Park Ranger dies in Minnesota while trying to rescue three people from lake’s rough waters

The ranger fell into the Minnesota lake along with the three passengers who called 911 in distress

Top News

Southeast Parks Closed Due To Storm Damage

National and state parks in the Southeast face closures and limited access post-Helene, impacting popular destinations and outdoor activities.

The Independent UK

Authorities were warned that gunman was planning to attack Yellowstone facility

Hours before a gunman opened fire at an entrance to a Yellowstone National Park employee dining hall, authorities had been warned he planned to carry out a mass shooting at the facility

The Guardian - US

Hiker deaths in Grand Canyon rise amid extreme weather linked to climate crisis

Fourteen hiker deaths reported in the park this season, with total fatalities at almost the annual average of 15

The Independent UK

Stumpy, the gnarled, old cherry tree, is gone. But its clones — little Stumplings — live on.

Stumpy lives on

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