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National park passes are getting an overhaul, including steeper rates for non-U.S. residents, digital access and new artwork that features President Donald Trump.
In a video shared Tuesday, Burgum also announced new, commemorative designs for America’s 250th anniversary: the Annual pass features Presidents George Washington and Donald Trump; President Theodore Roosevelt on the Volunteer pass; Trump saluting military members on the Military pass; and Philadelphia’s Independence Hall on the Senior pass.
Yellowstone's new 1,175-foot bridge over the Yellowstone River opens to traffic, but other park construction projects face uncertainty.
Part of a scenic road loop in North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park is reopening after being closed for over six years.
The recent rainfall caused extensive flooding and road damage throughout the park, the National Park Service wrote in two different social media posts this week. Heavy rains are known to wreak havoc on Death Valley’s roads, bringing not only flooding but also debris flows and pavement erosion.
Parks Canada says the bear was acting defensively after being surprised by a runner in its home territory, and has closed a portion of the trail down.