The man had been driving this month on a popular route through the park when a rock dislodged from a cliff face and struck his vehicle. Such fatal episodes are rare, officials said.
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Man Dies After Being Struck by a Falling Rock at Glacier National Park
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Tracking Trump’s Efforts to Reshape Cultural Institutions
The New York Times – Business:Jennifer Schuessler, a culture reporter who writes about intellectual life, is now covering President Trump’s attempts to amend the presentation of American history.
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Hotels on Grand Canyon’s South Rim to Reopen After Water Line Repairs
The National Park Service said hotels on the South Rim could again welcome guests starting on Wednesday after repairs to a broken water pipeline.
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Lawsuit Challenges Park Service Passes Featuring Trump
An environmental group is suing, saying federal law requires an image of public lands, not the president.
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Trump’s Birthday Becomes Free National Park Day as MLK Day and Juneteenth Are Cut
Visitors will instead get free entry on President Trump’s birthday, which coincides with Flag Day.
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Has Your Scientific Work Been Cut? We Want to Hear.
For a new series, Times journalists are speaking with scientists whose research has ended as a result of policy changes by the Trump administration.
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Not All National Parks Remain Open in the Shutdown. Here’s What to Know.
Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services.
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Brighty the Burro, Beloved Grand Canyon Statue, Is Rescued From Dragon Bravo Fire
The statue was missing an ear and two front legs, but it was mostly intact when crews recovered it from the Dragon Bravo fire.
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Fed Chair Faces Scrutiny — and Bats — at Major Policy Speech in Mountain Forum
A colony of bats recently took up residence at the storied Jackson Lake Lodge, where central bankers and economic policymakers will convene next week for an exclusive gathering.
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Dragon Bravo Fire at the Grand Canyon: What Travelers Need to Know
While the Dragon Bravo Fire has burned more than 123,000 acres, much of the surrounding national park remains open. Here’s the latest.
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Driver Dies After Hitting a Moose Near Denali National Park in Alaska
The crash, near the park’s only vehicular entrance at about 1 a.m. on Friday, also injured a passenger.
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Teenager Suffers Severe Burns When Foot Sinks Near Yellowstone Geyser
The 17-year-old’s foot broke through the crust at the Lone Star Geyser area, the National Park Service said.