The Trump administration has moved to open federal roads and trails to off-road vehicles by default.
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September 23, 2026
Judge Rejected Yellowstone Authority ChallengeA federal magistrate upheld the superintendent's power after a visitor argued the role required Senate confirmation.
September 23, 2026
Aides Proposed Renaming Ford's Theatre for PresidentThe proposal to rename the historic federal site remains unlikely without new legislation from Congress.
September 23, 2026
U.S. Wildlife Service Proposed Refuge ExpansionsThe plan aims to grow 10 national wildlife refuges across South Carolina and Georgia through voluntary land acquisitions.
September 23, 2026
Amtrak Has Scaled Back Private Rail Car AccessThe national rail operator has reduced service locations as private car counts have plummeted over the last decade.
September 22, 2026
National Park Service Updated Ranger UniformsThe National Park Service has updated uniforms and identification to emphasize the law enforcement role of rangers.
September 21, 2026
Yellowstone Has Transferred Bison to Tribal LandsThe National Park Service relocated over 200 bison to tribal partners this year to support conservation herds.
September 21, 2026
U.S. Forest Service Proposed E-Bike Access RuleThe agency has proposed allowing Class 1 electric bicycles on national forest trails.
September 21, 2026
Trump Administration Blocked $25 Million in Park GrantsThe funding freeze cancelled dozens of partnership agreements and impacted operations at national parks like Denali.
September 21, 2026
U.S. Will Auction Pacific Seafloor for MiningThe federal government plans to lease millions of acres near Pacific territories to secure minerals for new technology.
September 20, 2026
Committees Passed National Parks Restoration Fund BillsLawmakers have advanced legislation to reauthorize a major public lands maintenance fund following its 2025 expiration.
