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PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
Find out how you can help stop aquatic hitchhiking invasive species. Clean, Drain, Dry your boats and equipment after each adventure!
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PlayCleanGo Awareness Week
Find out how you can help stop the spread of invasive species by brushing your boots every time you hit the trail!
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Celebrate Cave Week! Discover the wonders of the underground world.
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Dive into a celebration of our oceans! Find out how to explore, learn about, and protect our oceans!
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Get tips and tricks on how to recreate responsibly when you visit parks and beyond.
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Migration alert! Birds travel thousands of miles on their migratory journey. Help protect birds during their epic journey.
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Invasive Plant Management Teams
Invasive Plant Management Teams help stop the spread of invasive species in our parks. Read about a success effort in Indiana Dunes.
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Learn more about aquatic invasive species and how you can help stop the spread through clean, drain, dry.
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Learn more about invasive animals in parks and find out what you can do to help stop the spread.
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Learn more about invasive plants in parks and what you can do to help stop their spread.
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Beavers are nature's engineers. Learn more about them and how they shape their environments for the benefit of the entire ecosystem.
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New Park Science Magazine Issue!
The winter 2024-2025 issue of Park Science Magazine is out, and it's packed with cutting-edge science from across the National Park Service.
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You can help protect birds at home. Find out how.
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As 2024 comes to an end, we share 24 of our favorite science and nature moments across the National Park Service.
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Check out the 20+ NPS air quality webcams that give you some spectacular views as well as important air quality and weather information.
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See how mussel monitoring is helping park managers preserve populations.
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Check out our list of Green Friday "deals" offering amazing benefits to national park visitors around Thanksgiving.
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Check out our list of 24 things that we're thankful for in 2024 and the 24 ways you can give back and "say thanks."
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Preserving the Past for the Future
Discover a new tool being developed to protect vital battlefield histories, blending archeological and natural data for better management.
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We're celebrating three years of restoration, recreation, and revitalization with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law!
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Learn more about ecosystem restoration and the positive impacts it has on our environments, communities, and our own well-being.
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Talking about Climate Change
How we talk about climate change can shape perceptions and inspire action! Learn about best practices in this Park Science Magazine story.
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Reduce Your Use of Plastics!
Millions of tons of plastics enter our oceans each year. Learn more about marine debris and how you can use the 5 Rs to help!
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Avoiding Overburdening Tribes
Including humanities-based research methods may alleviate research fatigue and make space for more meaningful conversations.
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Find out what NPS scientists and partners are doing to study and monitor bats.
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Learn more about white-nose syndrome, the fungus killing millions of hibernating bats in the U.S. and Canada
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During Bat Week, get batty about bats! Learn more about these fabulous flying mammals.
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Keeping Alaska Elodea Free
See how park managers and SCA interns are working to keep Alaska free of the aquatic invasive species, elodea.
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Brook trout are the canary in the coal mine. Find out how parks are working to protect this species.
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Did you know that many National Park Units have publicly available geologic maps and map data? Check out the Geodiversity Atlas
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Earth Science is everywhere! Discover your world during Earth Science Week!
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Join paleontologists, educators, and students in fossil-related events and activities across the country in parks, classrooms, and online.
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Hot (Radioactive) Fossils
Some fossil bones emit huge amounts of radon, a cancer-causing gas, so staying safe when storing or studying them is a real challenge.
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When it comes to wildlife mischief, we have found the biggest troublemaker, and it is us.
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Having reliable data is necessary to promote healthy forest systems. See how the NPS Inventory & Monitoring division is helping.
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Find a designated wilderness area near you!
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See how scientists are working to protect sagebrush ecosystems with the help of recent federal funding.
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Follow the 7 Leave No Trace principles when you visit to help keep our outdoor spaces enjoyable for generations to come.
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New issue of Park Science Magazine!
From fixing flooding to how to talk about climate change, find out the many ways science helps us manage our public lands in this new issue!
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Learn more about Leave No Trace Principle 7: Be Considerate of Others and get tips on how to share the trail.
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Protecting Hawaiian Forest Birds
Thanks to funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the National Park Service is ramping up its fight against avian malaria. See how.
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Find out how to safely watch wildlife in this I Didn’t Know That! article with Leave No Trace on Principle 6 – Respect Wildlife.
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Learn how to have a responsible campfire in this I Didn't Know That! article with Leave No Trace
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See how scientists are working to restore marshes and mangroves so the plants and soil store more carbon—and fight climate change.
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Learn more about karst landscapes and how they form.
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Find out how you can explore and celebrate caves in parks during Cave Week 2024.
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30+ National Natural Landmarks (NNLs) are celebrating 50 years of voluntary conservation and partnership! Learn more about NNLs.
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In this mini-series, we team up with Leave No Trace to do a deep dive into the 7 Leave No Trace Principles.
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Find out what you can do to help at-risk species when you visit parks.
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Celebrate amphibians and learn more about these unique and important animals.
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Amphibian Database Update
See how the updated species database will help boost amphibian conservation across the National Park Service.
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Invasive American Bullfrogs
See how Inflation Reduction Act funds are being used to control invasive American Bullfrog species and promote native restoration.
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See how the National Park Service is working to help protect corals from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.
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NPS and NOAA Marine Debris Program are teaming up to tackle trash in coastal parks. Check out displays established in parks.
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Whitebark Pine Restoration
Learn more about a project funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to help restore whitebark pine trees.
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Dragonfly Mercury Project
More than 7,000 volunteers have helped contribute to scientific research in with the Dragonfly Mercury Project. See how to get involved.
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We love citizen scientists!
Without citizen scientists those big datasets that parks find so useful would be only a dream. Read how they contribute to science in parks.
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Protecting Old Growth Forests
In this Park Science Magazine story, read how scientists are working to protect national park forests in innovative ways.
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Pollinators at Indiana Dunes
In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks), join the team at Indiana Dunes National Park as they keep an eye on pollinators.
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See how women in the 1900s banded together to help save what is now known as Muir Woods National Monument.
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Collaboration Illustrated
See how scientists and national park interpreters bridged the gap between specialized scientific language and plain language with art.
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Too many deer allow for invasive plants to take over. See how parks are pushing back to save their forests.
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Saving Hawaiian Forest Birds
See how scientists are fighting mosquitoes with, well, mosquitoes to help save imperiled Hawaiian forest birds.
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Studying Hydrology at Yellowstone
In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks), follow intern Abby at she studies the unique hydrology of Yellowstone National Park.
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During Volcano Week discover the 91 volcanic parks with this master list.
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Apply for a Scientists in Parks Fellowship. Six Fellows will be selected to conduct science research for three years starting in Spring 2024
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As we reflect on 2023, take a look at this 23 in 2023 list, an Explore Nature year in review.
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Discover what biological soil crusts are and why they're so important in dry environments.
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Find out how you can take simple actions at home to protect bats
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Bats in North America are at risk from White-Nose Syndrome. Find out how and why we're helping them in this Park Science Magazine story.
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It's Bat Week! Find out how you can participate in Bat Week.
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Discover how you can conserve water when you visit parks and at home.
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Learn about the colorful geology of Valles Caldera NPr and Bandelier NM.
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Celebrate National Fossil Day (NFD) by digging into Park Paleontology news, the Junior Paleontologist program, NFD artwork, and more!
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60 is all it takes to be captivated by this reclusive animal's motherly instincts.
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How does wilderness benefit you? Find out!
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What is federal wilderness?
We know the word "wilderness" has many meaning and associations. Find out what the term "federal wilderness" means.
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In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) follow the team at Sleeping Bear Dunes NL as they monitor Great Lakes piping plover
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Find out how employee surveys give clues to reducing tick-borne disease in this Park Science Magazine story.
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It's alive! Caves are teaming with life, discover some of the amazing cave critters that inhabit NPS caves.
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Celebrate Cave Week! Discover the wonders of the underground world.
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Simple actions you take at home can have far-reaching affects! Find out what you can do to help amphibians in your own backyard.
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Discover how to "enjoy the view like us" as NPS employees share stories of their favorite views in parks.
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In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) join a team of scientists as they monitor night sky quality in Carlsbad National Park.
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What do fossils and volcanoes have in common? Find out in The Curious Case of the Old Dog in the Sand, a Park Science Magazine article.
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Volcano Week is February 5-February 11. Join the celebration & discover the 90+ parks with volcanic features, including 33+ with volcanoes.
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Outside Science (inside parks)
Check out the newest episode of Outside Science (inside parks) where we follow scientists who are using radar to preserve a historic church.
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If you're joining the Christmas Bird Count or just birding on your own, remember that bird sounds often aid in sightings. Learn more.
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As we reflect on 2022, we offer you a list of 22 unforgettable moments of science and nature from 2022.
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We came up with our own take on the Twelve Days of Christmas with "a Joshua Tree at Sunset." Check it out!
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The 123rd annual Audobon Christmas Bird Count begins on Dec. 14 and goes through Jan. 5. Find out how you can participate.
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The mountains are calling... Explore the mountain parks that inspire you.
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Cultural Connections to Bears
Long before national parks were formed, bears were important to cultures around the world. Discover our cultural connections to bears.
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Conserve Wildlife at Home
The NPS works hard to conserve wildlife in parks. You can help too! See how you can conserve wildlife at home.
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Check out our list of 24 things that we're thankful for in 2024 and the 24 ways you can give back and "say thanks."
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Subsistence in Alaska's national parks, monuments, and preserves is a way of life that has existed for thousands of years. Learn more.
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Celebrate Our National Mammal!
Bison are more than just majestic "fluffy cows." They are a national icon and deeply rooted in Native American history and culture.
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Join the celebration and learn more about these fascinating flying mammals.
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See bird population trends and read the full 2022 State of the Birds Report.
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Find out how you can help migratory birds and nocturnal wildlife by reducing your light pollution.
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The term "wilderness character" was first referenced in the 1964 Wilderness Act. The Act states that federal agencies, like the NPS, are res
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Buck Island's Corals Get Relief
See how a small army of volunteer divers and scientists are slowing the progress of one of the Caribbean’s most lethal coral diseases.
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Looking for a new recipe to try while camping? Browse through a collection of curated recipes created and shared by NPS staff.
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Park Science (Summer 2022)
Catch up on the latest science news from national parks in the Summer 2022 issue of Park Science Magazine.
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Protecting Western Monarchs
Western monarch butterfly counts are up from less than 2,000 last year to 250,000 this year! See how the NPS works to protect them.
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Celebrate cave week by discovering how caves are made, what parks have caves, and why people explore them.
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Whether or not you live on the coast, the state of the ocean affects us all. Find out how you can help protect our oceans by living blue.
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Take a listening journey through Canaveral National Seashore with these audio postcards produced by Young Sound Seekers.
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Check out this list of parks with biking opportunities.
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Piping Plovers at Fire Island
Watch this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) to learn how interns at Fire Island National Seashore help protect Piping Plovers.
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Check out our guide to help find the perfect trail for you!
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Why Do We Go Into Caves? To Explore!
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Learn more about how lava tubes are formed and their cultural significance in Hawai'i.
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Check out the new discoveries and other news related to the world of paleontology and paleontological resources in parks.
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Learn more about the largest flying bird in North America.
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Learn more about hummingbird flight.
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Learn more about the history and stories of this ancestral Dena’ina Athabascan route.
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Learn more about karst landscapes and how they form.
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Learn about different kinds of glaciers.
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Learn more about these important ecosystems.
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Can you guess the animal that made the tracks?
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See what’s happening at parks without leaving your home! Webcams allow you to get up close to wildlife without disturbing them.
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Explore park views from afar!
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Learn more about America's largest land mammal!
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20 Ideas to Recreate Responsibly
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Learn more about the bobcat!
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Learn how snowflakes form.
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Check out park air quality trends and conditions!
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Know the risks of getting too close to wild animals and how to avoid them.
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Learn about the benefits of spending time in nature.
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Find 5 relaxing ways to #OptOutside.
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Find a trail that's right for you.
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