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  • Completion of road project at milepost 401.5 provides access to a 38-mile corridor on the Blue Ridge Parkway between Asheville and Mount Pisgah

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    On August 22, the National Park Service announced completion of a landslide repair project located at milepost 401.5, near Ferrin Knob Tunnel No. 3, on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Completion of this project restores access from milepost 393, near US191 in Asheville, NC, to milepost 420, two miles south of the Graveyard Fields area. Thirty-eight miles of continuous access is now available from milepost 382, near US 70 and the Folk Art Center to milepost 420. This corridor also includes locations along the Parkway such as the Mount Pisgah Inn, campground, picnic area, and many popular hiking trails.

    Today’s opening is another important step in completing in an initial round of recovery projects underway across the Parkway in North Carlina addressing multiple landslides that occurred on the Parkway as a result of Hurricane Helene. The remaining repair project along the Parkway’s southern section is for a slide that occurred near milepost 421; and that repair is expected to be complete this summer as well.

    The park is prioritizing restoring road access through a phased system to provide both public access to newly opened areas as soon as possible, and access to previously unreachable areas by contractors. Parkway construction activity is complex and highly technical, including factors such as remoteness, challenging terrain, and reduced construction seasons due to ice and winter weather at higher elevations.

    For safety reasons, the park asks that people continue to be patient and respect remaining closures. Multiple seen and unseen hazards exist in closed areas, and crews and heavy equipment at work make areas unsafe.

    Visitors should also be aware that trail assessments are also still underway, and caution should be exercised as hikers may encounter hazards on trails such as landslides, tree debris, and washed-out sections or bridges.   Visitors should plan carefully for any trip along the Parkway and consult the park’s website for a wide variety of planning tools. The park’s website provides extensive information, including current road status, multiple regional maps, and other helpful information, about the park’s recovery process at go.nps.gov/Helene.


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  • Trump Shrank Staffing of National Parks. See How Many Are Struggling.

    Trump Shrank Staffing of National Parks. See How Many Are Struggling. (Gift Article)
    Amid deep cuts, more than 90 parks have reported problems like lost revenue and cuts to emergency services. One expert called this “a dangerous path.”
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    Klaus

  • Seven miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway, from milepost 241.1 to 248.1, now open near Sparta, North Carolina


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  • Waldbrand bedroht Riesenmammutbäume in Kalifornien


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  • Angeblich "zersetzende Ideologie" - Trump lässt Sklaverei-Darstellungen entfernen


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  • The coolest building in every US state

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    The United States, with its extensive history, has given rise to some striking and unique architecture.

    From preserving local history to showcasing some of each region's unique cultural quirks, these 51 buildings across the US are worthy of being tourist attractions.

    Defining what we consider to be the "coolest" is hard. We evaluated every state on its own terms, and we've found that the architecture across all 50 — and Washington, DC — is as diverse as its population.

    In states like California and Massachusetts, it meant picking buildings that look futuristic and elegant, like something out of a science-fiction movie.

    In other states, like Maine and the Carolinas, we've found that the coolest buildings are distinctive because of their place in history or the state's culture.


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  • 4 Places in Arizona Locals Hope Tourists Never Discover


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  • St. Louis Gateway Arch celebrates 60th anniversary


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  • Nationalparks im Shutdown : „Diese Massen sind nicht auszuhalten“


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  • Independence Hall to temporarily close for preservation projects in advance of the 250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence.

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    PHILADELPHIA—Independence Hall will be closed to visitors from November 13, 2025, to January 28, 2026, to enable preservation teams to complete comprehensive interior work to prepare the site for the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026. The temporary closure of the entire building will expedite completion of the project and resumption of public tours.

    Independence National Historical Park remains committed to providing a meaningful visitor experience. The park will provide alternate experiences for the public to learn about Independence Hall and the foundational documents debated and signed inside the historic structure. Those planning to visit the park during that time period should check the park website for updated information and closure alerts, as well as notifications on Recreation.gov.

    In preparation for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 2026 and in alignment with Executive Order 14253, the National Park Service has been making infrastructure repairs and improvements to historic structures and features on Independence Square. This Independence Square Improvement Project has been underway since March 2025, with rehabilitation and preservation work already concluded in both Congress Hall and Old City Hall. Key elements of this project include the construction of accessible ramps; repair and restoration of wood elements, masonry, plaster, and metal finishes; and application of historically accurate paint finishes to the ceilings, walls, and trim.

    This third and final building closure permits the National Park Service to complete exciting and necessary work to preserve the historic fabric of the site, ensuring that Independence Hall—where the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were debated and signed—continues to serve as a beacon of American freedom and connect current and future visitors with the inspirational story of the country's founding.


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  • Hawaii Introduces New Fees At Popular Parks Encouraging Responsible Tourism And Protecting Ecosystems


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