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DuPont Circle park to close

National Park Service closes D.C.’s historic Dupont Circle Park during WorldPride

The park has been the site of some of the capital’s earliest Pride celebrations, LGBTQ protests and AIDS memorial services.

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Crews close off Dupont Circle Park for WorldPride festivities this weekend

In an order issued Wednesday, the National Park Service imposed “a temporary closure of Dupont Circle Park from approximately 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2025, through approx

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Dupont Circle Park Will Close for Pride Event After All, Park Service Says

City authorities canceled an initial request to block off the site, an L.G.B.T.Q. gathering spot in Washington, D.C. But the National Park Service opted to close it.

Denali National Park, Mount McKinley

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Climber dies from 3,000 feet fall at Denali National Park

Alex Chiu, 41, was climbing along the West Buttress route with two others when he fell. His body was recovered two days later, NPS said.

CBS News on MSN · 2d

Climber dies after falling 3,000 feet on Mount McKinley in Alaska's Denali National Park

Alex Chiu, 41, was ascending Mount McKinley's West Buttress climbing route with two others on Monday when he fell at a spot known as Squirrel Point, according to park officials.

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Seattle climber’s body recovered after falling about 3K feet from Mount McKinley

A Seattle man’s body was recovered in Alaska after he fell about 3,000 feet while hiking on Mount McKinley this week, the National Park Service said. Alex Chiu, 41, fell to his death Monday while on an expedition on the mountain’s West Buttress,

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'Bleak vision': New details emerge on National Park Service cuts

The White House is providing more information on $1 billion in suggested cuts to national park programs and staffing.

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Crucial Wildlife Tips Any Nature Enthusiast Needs To Know From National Park Services

Whether accessible for free or at a cost, national parks across America are governed by strict laws to protect wildlife. Discover what these laws entail.

Their Dream Wedding Venue? A National Park.

The great outdoors is often where engaged couples find their ideal wedding setting. Some especially have their hearts set on ...

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Make Your National Park Road Trip Unforgettable With These Smart Travel Tips

America’s National Parks offer some of the most stunning landscapes in the world, from the giant redwoods to the deep canyons ...

This Northern California national park near Reno named one of the best in the US

A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

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26-year-old vanishes in river during family trip to CA national park, rangers say

Search teams scoured a California national park river for a 26-year-old woman who was swept away during Memorial Day weekend, rangers said. National Park Service A 26-year-old woman was swept away in ...