Residents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one ...

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Federal documents show that the Department of Homeland Security signed waivers for 28 environmental laws to expedite ...

Building a border wall through Big Bend National Park would choke off vital wildlife migration routes, intensify flooding ...

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National Park Service recorded 331.9 million visits in 2024, highlighting overcrowding issues in popular parks.

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The Local Chapter in Big Bend near Terlingua, Texas, lets you get a taste of camping without sacrificing your creature comforts. The yurts have “proper” beds that rival any luxury hotel, as well as a ...

Yosemite National Park closed its gates due to snowfall and falling trees from a winter storm. Find out what visitors need to ...

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