National Park News | Park Reservations in ’24, a Daring Whale Rescue, and More

America’s National Parks Podcast

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Science, Nature, Places & Travel, Society & Culture:places & Travel, Society & Culture, History

4.9 • 870 Ratings

🗓️ 17 November 2023

⏱️ 11 minutes

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Summary

From the reintroduction of timed entry systems at Arches, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks for 2024 to the National Park Service's commitment to increasing female representation in law enforcement roles, a lot is happening across the country's parks. We also dive into the concerning discovery of chronic wasting disease in a mule deer at Yellowstone National Park, the heroic rescue of an entangled humpback whale at Glacier Bay National Park, and the groundbreaking for the Texas White House Rehabilitation Project at Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park, and more. Hosted by Jason Epperson Visit LLBean.com to find great gear for exploring the national parks. Use promo code PARKS20 to get $20 off your next purchase of $200 or more at solostove.com.

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0:00.0	This winter, L.L. Bean wants to help you feel great out there, with gear tips and advice
0:08.2	for heading outdoors and exploring all the possibilities of the season.
0:13.0	Now that it's getting cold out,
0:14.6	layering up for warmth is more important than ever.
0:17.5	If you're doing something active like snowshoeing,
0:19.8	cross country skiing, or hiking,
0:21.6	a good rule of thumb is to start out dressed like it's 10
0:24.5	degrees warmer than it is. So once you start generating body heat, you won't get
0:29.1	overly hot. Then layer up or down as conditions require.
0:33.0	For more tips, easy how-tos, and inspiring stories,
0:37.0	visit L.L.Bine.com.
0:40.0	Guide. guide. I'm Jason Epperson. This is the America's National Park Podcast and welcome to our monthly National Park
0:51.9	News Roundup.
0:53.4	On Thursday, November 9th, the National Park Service announced that Arches,
0:57.6	Glacier, and Rocky Mountain National Parks will bring back their pilot entry reservation systems for 2024,
1:04.5	rather than implementing a more permanent timed entry plan
1:08.0	that is coming in the future for sure.
1:10.5	So you will have to make reservations at these popular parks in order to visit for the most part,
1:15.0	but the way it all works is different depending on the park and it could change over the course of the year.
1:20.0	But beginning on April 1st, Arches National Park will require visitors to have a timed entry permit,
1:26.0	and you can begin booking those reservations as soon as January 2nd.
1:30.0	Glacier National Park will require reservations beginning on May 24th for the western
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