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Latest top headlines • 6 October 2026
Trump is planning to fence off Lafayette Square, a DC park that has traditionally been used for protests within earshot of the White House. https://buff.ly/HvSNKEg
The Australian state of Victoria has rolled several existing PAs into new NPs, and has added to or created 10 more state/regional PAs. https://buff.ly/OifVmIE
A judge has issued an order blocking Trump from building a border wall or related activities anywhere in the Big Bend region, including the NP and SP. https://buff.ly/JPplIrt
Congress passed a bill to redesignate Chiricahua NMon as an NP. The bill awaits Trump's signature. https://buff.ly/xGFOmH6
A prominent sea arch collapsed at Hawaii Volcanoes NP. https://buff.ly/YUZFWki
Major League Baseball said it was dropping any plans to hold a game in Grand Teton NP. https://buff.ly/xlH2HbT
Two scientists have proposed putting in an inflatable dam within Glacier NP to help lessen water shortages for farmers. USNPS says it was not consulted. https://buff.ly/B9DdaJl
Charges against a man the Trump administration accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in DC have been permanently dismissed. https://buff.ly/kgNeIUa
INSPIRED BY GEORGE MELÉNDEZ WRIGHT
The first-ever biography of our namesake — the visionary who revolutionized management of America‘s national parks
“Emory’s enumeration of Wright’s accomplishments—including a survey of wildlife in Western parks, the first of its kind—is nothing short of awe-inspiring. Highly recommended for nature lovers and park enthusiasts.” LIBRARY JOURNAL
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