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			<title>nps.gov - Canaveral National Seashore - News Releases</title>
			<link>https://www.nps.gov/cana</link>
			<description>News releases from Canaveral National Seashore.
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Issues Temporary Closures to Support Artemis II Launch</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/cananeral-national-seashore-artemis-ii-press-release.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 09:17:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will issue temporary closures at Playalinda Beach at the request of NASA Launch Security. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/cananeral-national-seashore-artemis-ii-press-release.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service&#8239;Invites Public Input on&#8239;Playalinda&#8239;District Storm Adaptive Management Plan&#8239;</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalindastormmgt.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 03:30:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Starting&#8239;Feb.&#8239;11, the National Park Service invites the public to comment&#8239;on&#8239;Canaveral National Seashore&#8217;s&#8239;draft&#8239;adaptive&#8239;management plan&#8239;addressing&#8239;changing shoreline conditions for the&#8239;Playalinda&#8239;District. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalindastormmgt.htm</description>
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				  <title>Playalinda District Hours Change for Artemis II Launch</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-district-hours-change-for-artemis-ii-launch.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 10:16:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville&#8212;Canaveral National Seashore will be temporarily changing operating hours in the Playalinda District (Titusville) to support NASA and the Artemis II launch. Beginning January 12th, Playalinda Beach operating hours will be 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. through January 31st. Beginning January 31- February 6, or until the day of a successful launch, the entire Playalinda Beach District will be closed. The seashore will resume normal operating hours (6:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m.) the day after Artemis II successfully launches.

For up-to-date information on the seashore visit the park&#8217;s Facebook and Instagram page @CanaveralNatlSeashore. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-district-hours-change-for-artemis-ii-launch.htm</description>
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				  <title>Limited Access to Playalinda Beach</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/limited-access-to-playalinda-beach.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 05:49:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>On November 14, Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore will reopen to the public, with limited parking and beach access. The beach and dune resources were severely impacted by Tropical Storm Imelda, several king tides, and northeaster wind and rain events. Parking areas 8-13 and main road north of Eddy Creek will remain closed to visitation for safety, clean up and resource protection. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/limited-access-to-playalinda-beach.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore posts changes to Superintendent&#8217;s Compendium</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-posts-changes-to-superintendent-s-compendium.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 19 Sep 2025 11:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore posts changes to Superintendent&#8217;s Compendium https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-posts-changes-to-superintendent-s-compendium.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore releases body worn camera footage from April 27, 2025, drowning victim rescue</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/canaveral-national-seashore-releases-body-worn-camera-footage-from-april-27-2025-drowning-victim-rescue.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 15 May 2025 08:08:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore has released body worn camera footage from an incident on April 27, 2025. This community briefing video shows body worn camera footage from the involved law enforcement officers.&#160;&#160; https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1207/canaveral-national-seashore-releases-body-worn-camera-footage-from-april-27-2025-drowning-victim-rescue.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Set to Repair and Preserve Roads and Parking Areas in Apollo Beach District</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-set-to-repair-and-preserve-roads-and-parking-areas-in-apollo-beach-district.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 25 Apr 2025 08:49:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore, FL &#8211; Canaveral National Seashore, Apollo Beach district will begin a Federal Highways pavement preservation project on April 28th, 2025. Visitors to the seashore should expect limited access to some parking areas and roadways to include the Visitor Center and the boat ramp. Seashore staff and informational signs will have daily access information as it is available. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience as we strive to improve the infrastructure of Canaveral National Seashore. The first parking areas where construction will begin is #5 progressing north to boat ramp and #1. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-set-to-repair-and-preserve-roads-and-parking-areas-in-apollo-beach-district.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore 50th Anniversary</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-turns-50-on-january-3rd.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:32:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville, FL&#8212;National Parks have been called &#8220;America&#8217;s Best Idea&#8221; and while most people think of the 63 iconic national parks, out of the 433 national park units there are many other designations.  Canaveral National Seashore will celebrate its 50th year as a unit of the national park service and one of 11 national seashores.  National seashores are created to protect and preserve the natural and cultural resources and provide for the recreation of the visitor. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-turns-50-on-january-3rd.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore to Replace Boardwalks with More Resilient Design</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/boardwalk-replacement.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 10:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville and New Smyrna Beach, FL &#8211; Canaveral National Seashore is excited to announce that a new contract has been awarded to construct more resilient and sustainable boardwalks at the park. This project will commence in early December 2024 and is part of the National Park Service&#39;s ongoing commitment to ensuring long-term sustainability and resilience in its infrastructure. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/boardwalk-replacement.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore begins cleanup and recovery after Hurricane Milton</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-begins-cleanup-after-hurricane-milton.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:58:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) announced crews arrived today at Canaveral National Seashore to begin cleanup and stabilization efforts, following Hurricane Milton, which hit the area on Oct. 10. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-begins-cleanup-after-hurricane-milton.htm</description>
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				  <title>Historic Preservation Center Revitalizes Canaveral National Seashore Landmark</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hptc_cana.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 04:27:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>OAK HILL, FL &#8211; Canaveral National Seashore is proud to unveil the remarkable transformation of the historic Seminole Rest Caretaker&#39;s House, a historic gem nestled within the park. This restoration, led by the National Park Service&#39;s Historic Preservation Training Center (HPTC), orchestrated a complete roof replacement in under five months, showcasing the team&#39;s agility and dedication to safeguarding our nation&#8217;s treasures. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hptc_cana.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore seeks public comments on proposed increase and reservation changes to camping rates, and Turtle Watch Program fees</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/public-comments-on-proposed-camping-rates-may-22.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 07:02:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville, FL. -Canaveral National Seashore seeks public comments on proposed increase and reservation changes to camping rates, and Turtle Watch Program fees and reservations which would take effect on May 22,2024. Information on the fee increase, including a list of all proposed fees can be seen here. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/public-comments-on-proposed-camping-rates-may-22.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Seeks Public Comment on Camping Rate and Turtle Watch Fees and Reservations</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-seeks-public-comments-on-proposed-increase-and-reservation-changes-to-camping-rates-and-turtle-watch-program-fees-and-reservations.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Feb 2024 05:50:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore seeks public comments on proposed increase and reservation changes to camping rates, and Turtle Watch Program fees and reservations which would take effect on May 1,2024. Information on the fee increase, including a list of all proposed fees can be seen here. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-seeks-public-comments-on-proposed-increase-and-reservation-changes-to-camping-rates-and-turtle-watch-program-fees-and-reservations.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs &#38; Improve Visitor Experience</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaentrancefee2023.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS), Canaveral National Seashore will modify its entrance 
fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance 
the visitor experience. Effective January 1, 2024, the entrance fees to the park will be 
$25 per vehicle or $20 per motorcycle and $15 per pedestrian/bicycle for a 7 day visit. 
An annual park pass will increase to $45. All the money received from entrance fees 
remains with the National Park Service with at least 80 percent of the revenue going to 
Canaveral National Seashore. We share the other 20 percent of entry fee income with 
other national parks for their projects. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaentrancefee2023.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Post Hurricane Idalia Status Update</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-post-hurricane-idalia-status-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 31 Aug 2023 05:20:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is reopening after Hurricane Idalia. The seashore will open today August 31, 2023, at 9:00 AM. Visitors should continue to exercise caution while in all areas where access is allowed.&#160; https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-post-hurricane-idalia-status-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Idalia</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-prepares-for-hurricane-idalia.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Aug 2023 12:26:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will close the park and beaches within the boundary beginning Wednesday, August 30th, in preparation for hurricane Idalia. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-prepares-for-hurricane-idalia.htm</description>
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				  <title>Carmen Thomson selected as Canaveral National Seashore superintendent</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/carmen-thomson-selected-as-canaveral-national-seashore-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 11 Aug 2023 07:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>ATLANTA &#8212; The National Park Service (NPS) announced today the selection of Carmen Thomson as the new superintendent of Canaveral National Seashore located on the east coast of Florida between Titusville and New Smyrna Beach. Thomson begins her new assignment on Sept. 10. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/carmen-thomson-selected-as-canaveral-national-seashore-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>Prescription Burn in Bill&#39;s Hill</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/bills-hill-rx.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 04:18:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Oak Hill, FL --Canaveral National Seashore and the Atlantic zone Fire Management staff with assistance from Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are looking to implement a prescribed burn in the Bill&#8217;s Hill area of the seashore, south of Oak Hill, for the week of February 27th depending on conditions, resource availability, and local approval. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/bills-hill-rx.htm</description>
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				  <title>Playalinda Beach at Canaveral National Seashore Reopens with Limited Access</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-beach-at-canaveral-national-seashore-reopens-with-limited-access.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2022 07:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville&#8212;On January 3rd, Playalinda Beach, Canaveral National Seashore will reopen to the public, with limited parking and beach access.  The beach and dune resources were severely impacted by hurricanes Ian and Nicole and have been closed since mid-November. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-beach-at-canaveral-national-seashore-reopens-with-limited-access.htm</description>
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				  <title>Cleanup and Assessments Continue in Playalinda District of Canaveral National Seashore</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/continued-playalinda-assessment.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 12:14:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Titusville--Cleanup of storm related debris continues across Canaveral National Seashore. Ocean swells from Hurricane Nicole heavily impacted the boardwalks in the Playalinda District, depositing large amounts of wooden debris along the shoreline. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/continued-playalinda-assessment.htm</description>
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				  <title>Damage Assessments from Hurricane Nicole Continue</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/damage-assessment-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2022 05:05:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore and the National Park Service&#8217;s Eastern Incident Management Team continue to assess damage to the national seashore from Hurricane Nicole. Preliminary reports show heavy impacts in the Playalinda District, with substantial damage to numerous boardwalks, parking lots, beach access points and sand dunes. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/damage-assessment-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Post Hurricane Nicole Status Update</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-post-hurricane-nicole-status-update.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 12 Nov 2022 06:25:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is slowly recovering from widespread damage due to Hurricane Nicole. Visitors to Canaveral National Seashore should continue to exercise caution while in all areas where access is allowed. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-post-hurricane-nicole-status-update.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Nicole</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hurricane-nicole-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2022 06:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will close the park and beaches within our boundary beginning Tuesday, November 8th at 6:00 pm, in preparation for hurricane Nicole. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hurricane-nicole-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Ian</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hurricane-ian.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 27 Sep 2022 10:28:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will close the park and beaches within our boundary beginning Tuesday, September 27th at 4:00 pm, in preparation for hurricane Ian. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/hurricane-ian.htm</description>
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				  <title>Klondike Beach Prescribed Burn Scheduled</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/klondike-beach-prescribed-burn-scheduled.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 22 Jun 2022 17:11:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed&#8239;burn&#8239;operations in the area of&#8239;Klondike&#8239;Beach. This is a twelve mile stretch of beach located between Playalinda Beach and Apollo Beach. The&#8239;prescribed&#8239;burn&#8239;plan was developed in accordance with Canaveral National Seashore&#8217;s Fire Management Plan to support the park&#8217;s structural protection plan while allowing fire to play its natural role in the environment. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/klondike-beach-prescribed-burn-scheduled.htm</description>
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				  <title>Turtle Watch Reservation Begin May 15th 2022</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations-begin-may-15th-2022.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 07 May 2022 11:06:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Starting Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year&#8217;s summer Turtle Watch programs. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations-begin-may-15th-2022.htm</description>
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				  <title>Klondike Beach of Canaveral NS Set for Prescribed Burn</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/klondike-beach-of-canaveral-ns-set-for-prescribed-burn.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2022 12:50:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed burn operations in the area of Klondike Beach. This is a twelve mile stretch of beach located between Playalinda Beach and Apollo Beach. The prescribed burn plan was developed in accordance with Canaveral National Seashore&#8217;s Fire Management Plan to support the park&#8217;s structural protection plan while allowing fire to play its natural role in the environment. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/klondike-beach-of-canaveral-ns-set-for-prescribed-burn.htm</description>
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				  <title>Prescription Burn in Bill&#39;s Hill</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/prescription-burn-in-bill-s-hill.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Feb 2022 06:54:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore and the Atlantic zone Fire Management staff with assistance from Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge are looking to implement a prescribed burn in the Bill&#8217;s Hill area of the seashore, south of Oak Hill. The burn is part of Canaveral&#8217;s Fire Management Plan that reduces hazardous fuels in the vicinity of Oak Hill. This plan will be implemented to restore fire to the environment as part of a fire adaptive eco-system and maintain historic fire return intervals. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/prescription-burn-in-bill-s-hill.htm</description>
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				  <title>Project Underway to Identify Algal Toxins in US National Park Waterways</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:51:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey and National Park Service partnered on a first-of-its-kind, nationwide harmful algal bloom, or HAB, field study that began this summer and will continue over the next two years. https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1778/algaltoxins.htm</description>
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				  <title>Cinda Waldbuesser selected as superintendent of    Canaveral National Seashore</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/cinda-waldbuesser-selected-as-superintendent-of-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2021 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>ATLANTA &#8212; National Park Service (NPS) acting Regional Director Pedro Ramos announced the selection of Cinda Waldbuesser as the new superintendent of Canaveral National Seashore, effective Aug. 29. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/cinda-waldbuesser-selected-as-superintendent-of-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</description>
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				  <title>Local environmental arts program announces 2021 international artist-in-residence, F&#233;lix Blume.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/local-environmental-arts-program-announces-2021-international-artist-in-residence-f&#xe9;lix-blume.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 10 Jun 2021 09:40:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Local environmental arts program announces 2021 international artist-in-residence, F&#233;lix Blume. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/local-environmental-arts-program-announces-2021-international-artist-in-residence-f&#xe9;lix-blume.htm</description>
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				  <title>Jr. Angler Summer Activities</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/jr-angler-summer-activities.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 09:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Jr. Angler summer activities are now open for reservations for the months of June and July. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/jr-angler-summer-activities.htm</description>
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				  <title>Playalinda Beach to Close for Kennedy Space Center Rocket Launch</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/launch-closure.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 02 Jun 2021 10:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Temporary closure of Playalinda Beach due to Falcon 9 launch. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/launch-closure.htm</description>
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				  <title>Turtle Watch Reservation Begin May 15th</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sun, 09 May 2021 05:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Starting Saturday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year&#8217;s summer Turtle Watch programs. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations.htm</description>
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				  <title>Playalinda District of Canaveral NS Set for Prescribed Burn</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-district-of-canaveral-ns-set-for-prescribed-burn.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Mar 2021 06:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is planning a prescribed burn in the Playalinda District with a target window of opportunity, weather permitting. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/playalinda-district-of-canaveral-ns-set-for-prescribed-burn.htm</description>
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				  <title>Apollo Boat Ramp Reopened</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/apollo-ramp-reopened.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 27 Feb 2021 10:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will reopen the newly rehabilitated boat ramp at the Apollo Beach entrance, near Turtle Mound. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/apollo-ramp-reopened.htm</description>
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				  <title>Boat Ramp at Apollo District in Canaveral National Seashore Closing on February 1 For Construction</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/2021-boat-ramp.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:19:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Boat Ramp at Apollo District in Canaveral National Seashore Closing on February 1
For Construction https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/2021-boat-ramp.htm</description>
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				  <title>Phase II</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-to-increase-recreational-access.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 06:58:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning August 29, 2020, Canaveral National Seashore will resume normal operating hours of 6am to 8pm.  This includes access to Apollo Beach and Playalinda Beach districts.  The Apollo Visitor Center will return to operating hours of 9am to 5pm daily, and Backcountry Island Campsites will reopen with reservations and use.  Special Use Permits may be issued with possible group size limitations, this includes Backcountry Hiking permits into Klondike Beach. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-to-increase-recreational-access.htm</description>
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				  <title>Reopening Plan After Isaias</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-conducts-safety-assessment-and-makes-plans-to-open-after-tropical-storm.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2020 07:29:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will restore operations of the park and beaches within the boundary beginning Monday, August 3rd, after assessing conditions post TS Isaias. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-conducts-safety-assessment-and-makes-plans-to-open-after-tropical-storm.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Prepares for Hurricane Isaias</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-prepares-for-hurricane-isaias.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 01 Aug 2020 05:22:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will close the park and beaches within the boundary beginning Saturday, August 1st, in preparation for hurricane Isaias. With the safety of employees and visitors being NPS&#8217; top priority, this includes Apollo Beach, Playalinda Beach and Seminole Rest. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-prepares-for-hurricane-isaias.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore is Beginning  to Increase Recreational Access to Beaches</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/news-release-archives.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jun 2020 08:37:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will be moving forward with a phased re-opening of some areas of the beach access areas to include parking lots and boardwalks and restroom facilities. Beginning Friday June 5, 2020, Canaveral National Seashore will reopen. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/news-release-archives.htm</description>
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				  <title>Apollo Beach to be Closed on March 1 for Prescribed Burn</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/apollo-beach-to-be-closed-on-march-1-for-prescribed-burn.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 28 Feb 2020 08:39:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore will implement prescribed burn operations in the Apollo Beach district (New Smyrna Beach) on Sunday, March 1, 2020. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/apollo-beach-to-be-closed-on-march-1-for-prescribed-burn.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed burn operations in the Apollo Beach (New Smyrna Beach) Fire Management Unit.</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/prescribed-fire-operations-planned-at-apollo-beach.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 09:17:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is planning to implement prescribed burn operations in the Apollo Beach (New Smyrna Beach) Fire Management Unit. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/prescribed-fire-operations-planned-at-apollo-beach.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs &#38; Improve Visitor Experience</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 09:45:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Effective January 1, 2020 the entrance fees to Canaveral National Seashore will be $20 per vehicle or $15 per motorcycle and $10 per pedestrian/bicycle for a 7 day visit. An annual park pass will remain $40. All of the money received from entrance fees remains with the National Park Service with at least 80 percent of the revenue going to Canaveral National Seashore. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-changes-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm</description>
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				  <title>Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and Canaveral National Seashore Announce the Availability of the Environmental Assessment for the Proposed Space Coast Trail with Public Comments Due October 21, 2019</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/merritt-island-national-wildlife-refuge-and-canaveral-national-seashore-announce-the-availability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-proposed-space-coast-trail-with-public-comments-due-october-21-2019.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2019 05:23:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>FWS and NPS are pleased to announce that the EA is now available for public review and comment with comments due October 21 , 2019. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/merritt-island-national-wildlife-refuge-and-canaveral-national-seashore-announce-the-availability-of-the-environmental-assessment-for-the-proposed-space-coast-trail-with-public-comments-due-october-21-2019.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Reopens after Hurricane Dorian</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Thu, 05 Sep 2019 05:56:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore Reopens after Hurricane Dorian https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/canaveral-national-seashore-reopens-after-hurricane-dorian.htm</description>
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				  <title>PARK CLOSURE IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE DORIAN</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/park-closure-in-preparation-for-hurricane-dorian.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Fri, 30 Aug 2019 06:16:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>PARK CLOSURE IN PREPARATION FOR HURRICANE DORIAN https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/park-closure-in-preparation-for-hurricane-dorian.htm</description>
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				  <title>TURTLE WATCH RESERVATIONS BEGIN ON May 15TH  FOR PROGRAMS SET IN SUMMER 2019</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations-begin-on-may-15th-for-programs-set-in-summer-2019.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 07:02:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Starting Wednesday, May 15 at 9:00 a.m., staff at Canaveral National Seashore will begin taking telephone reservations for this year&#8217;s summer Turtle Watch programs.  The number to call is (386) 428-3384 ext. 223. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/turtle-watch-reservations-begin-on-may-15th-for-programs-set-in-summer-2019.htm</description>
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				  <title>Construction of Boardwalk at Turtle Mound in Apollo District of Canaveral National Seashore</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/construction-of-boardwalk-at-turtle-mound-in-apollo-district-of-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2019 07:18:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Canaveral National Seashore is set to begin construction to rehabilitate a key public access 
area in the Apollo District, New Smyrna Beach.  The boardwalk located at Turtle Mound will be closed, effective Monday, April 15th, 2019. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/construction-of-boardwalk-at-turtle-mound-in-apollo-district-of-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</description>
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				  <title>Annual Visitation to National Parks Exceeds 318 Million</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/annual-visitation-to-national-parks-exceeds-318-million.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Tue, 12 Mar 2019 07:34:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Your local national park unit, Canaveral National Seashore marks 1.637 million visits in 2018.  This the second highest number of visitors since the seashore was authorized in 1975. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/annual-visitation-to-national-parks-exceeds-318-million.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Names Jay Grass Canaveral National Seashore Superintendent</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/national-park-service-names-jay-grass-canaveral-national-seashore-superintendent.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 27 Feb 2019 04:04:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Today, National Park Service Southeast Regional Director Bob Vogel announced the selection of Jay Grass as superintendent of Florida&#8217;s Canaveral National Seashore. He begins his work at the park in April. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/national-park-service-names-jay-grass-canaveral-national-seashore-superintendent.htm</description>
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				  <title>Canaveral National Seashore Changes Entrance Fee to Address Infrastructure Needs &#38; Improve Visitor Experience</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/changes-to-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 04:15:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) announced today Canaveral National Seashore will modify its entrance fees to provide additional funding for infrastructure and maintenance needs to enhance the visitor experience. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/changes-to-entrance-fee-to-address-infrastructure-needs-improve-visitor-experience.htm</description>
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				  <title>National Park Service Seeks Public Comments on Plan to Protect Species of Concern on Southeast Coastlines</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 26 Sep 2018 06:09:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public comments on a regional environmental assessment that examines options for protecting shorebirds, sea turtles and beach mice from the threat of depredation at NPS units in the Southeast Region. The Coastal Species of Concern Predation Management Plan Programmatic Environmental Assessment (assessment) evaluates the best available predation management options and analyzes relevant environmental issues. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/national-park-service-seeks-public-comments-on-plan-to-protect-species-of-concern-on-southeast-coastlines.htm</description>
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				  <title>Special Use Permit Changes at Canaveral National Seashore</title>
				  <link>https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/special-use-permit-changes-at-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</link>
				  <pubDate>Wed, 19 Sep 2018 06:01:00 EST</pubDate>
				  <description>Beginning October 1, 2018, the following changes will be made to Special Use Permits in Canaveral National Seashore. https://www.nps.gov/cana/learn/news/special-use-permit-changes-at-canaveral-national-seashore.htm</description>
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