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The tribes wanted to promote their history. Removing William Penn's statue wasn't a priority

Some of the Native Americans the National Park Service was supposed to consult with say moving a statue of Pennsylvania's founder William Penn from a Philadelphia historic site isn't a priority for them

The Independent UK

Elephant seal’s parking effort called out by NPS

"When you pull into a spot, aim straight for the middle. Pulling too far forward into a spot could result in taking up two spots unnecessarily."

USA Today Sports Media Group

Coyote fails to learn lesson, becomes fatal victim in Death Valley

A coyote that learned to beg for food along a road in Death Valley failed to learn a lesson the National Park Service was trying to teach it.

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National Park Service Hired The Perfect Social Media Person As Their Tweets Are Hilarious (50 New Pics)

One of the best examples of a federal agency doing social media right is the National Park Service. Listed here are some of their best posts to make you laugh and learn something new about nature.

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In America, national parks are more than scenic − they’re sacred. But they were created at a cost to Native Americans

Abraham Lincoln has an almost saintly place in U.S. history: the “Great Emancipator” whose leadership during the Civil War preserved the Union and abolished slavery.

The Conversation

A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed after visitors allegedly try to hold a young bear

A section of the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina has been closed temporarily after the National Park Service received reports of visitors feeding and attempting to hold a young bear

The Independent UK

The scariest animals to encounter on a hike (and how to handle them)

What's that rustling behind you? A bear? A rattlesnake? Or just a marmot?

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Tarantula causes motorcycle crash in Death Valley

‘Our roads still have gravel patches due to flood damage, and wildlife of all sizes are out,’ warns National Parks Service

The Independent UK

Bear camera helps lead to rescue of distressed hiker

Hiker rescued from Alaska’s Katmai National Park after eagle-eyed viewers spotted him on livestream

The Independent UK

Beloved wild horses that roam Theodore Roosevelt National Park may be removed. Many oppose the plan

The National Park Service has proposed removing wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota, as the park looks to revise its livestock plans

The Independent UK

Now a national monument, Bronzeville church where Emmett Till’s casket lay open gets official sign

Roberts Temple Church, at 40th and State streets, will preserve the site where Till’s body was displayed in an open casket and launched the modern Civil Rights Movement.

Chicago Sun-Times

Birmingham honors the Black businessman who quietly backed the Civil Rights Movement

The National Park Service and the city are teaming up to restore the AG Gaston Motel built by Black entrepreneur AG Gaston. It served as a secure space for civil rights leaders to strategize in 1963.

WEKU

P-22, whose death came after a car hit him, was already critically ill, necropsy shows

The big cat known as P-22, who eked out his existence in Griffith Park for over 10 years, suffered from kidney disease, arthritis and other chronic conditions before his death in December, according to the final results of a necropsy released Wednesday.

Los Angeles Times

Baby bison euthanized after being handled by a Yellowstone guest, rejected by herd

The newborn got separated from its mother while trying to cross the Lamar River. A man stepped in to try to help, but only ended the animal's chances of survival, the National Park Service says.

WEKU

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21-mile debris trail appears along Outer Banks after house breaks apart in the ocean

The three-bedroom home that fell into the ocean on North Carolina’s Outer Banks created a debris trail 21 miles long, according to the National Park Service.

The Independent UK

House collapses into ocean on North Carolina's Outer Banks

U.S. National Park Service officials say a house collapsed into the ocean Monday on the string of islands just off the coast of North Carolina

The Independent UK

The best US National Parks to visit

From epic Wild West vistas to alligator-filled wetlands, America’s National Parks are home to some of the most beautiful wilderness on the planet. Kevin E G Perry rounds up those that should go straight to the top of your must-visit list

Chicago Sun-Times

Bear of a time expanding thinking, experience and life on the Appalachian Trail

A bear encountered leads a remembrance of the impact of hiking the Appalachian Trail had on my life, thinking and outdoor experiences.

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Tribes bury P-22, Southern California's famed mountain lion

The cougar's death set off a debate between tribes in the Los Angeles area and wildlife officials over whether scientists could keep samples of the animal's remains for future testing and research.

The Denver Post

Historic visitor center at Mesa Verde National Park leads list of endangered places

Built in 1967 and opened to the public in 1970, the Far View Visitor Center at Mesa Verde National Park told the story of the Ancestral Pueblo people for more than four decades. Now the building, which closed in 2012, has the potential to tell a newer story: its own.

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: What early DC bloom means for US fruit harvests

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DC Cherry Blossoms Off To Early Start, But Winter Isn’t Over Yet

Due to warmer weather, the iconic cherry blossoms that herald the start of spring are starting to bud

WEKU

A new museum will be built in the cavernous space beneath the Lincoln Memorial

The new exhibit space built into the memorial's long-hidden "undercroft" will explore the history of President Lincoln and the monument that honors him. Construction is expected to finish in 2026.

The Guardian - US

Celebrities and scientists mourn mountain lion P-22 at sold-out memorial

City’s most famous feline was euthanized last year after being hit by vehicle, but his legacy lives on with a highway wildlife crossing

Reuters

Roadkill rate for California cougars puts population at risk

Mountain lions have been dying on California highways at the rate of at least one or two every week in recent years, a roadkill toll that may exceed healthy reproductive levels for the big cats, new wildlife mortality data showed on Thursday.

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