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NEWS: Nat'l Parks Told To Remove "DEI" Merchandise, Grand Canyon Closes Services, New State Parks
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- Dec 11, 2025
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Summary
The Grand Canyon's South Rim has closed lodging due to significant waterline breaks, while Theodore Roosevelt National Park completed a $51 million road rehabilitation project. The Interior Department is reviewing park merchandise to remove DEI themes, and the 'American Products in Parks Act' was introduced to mandate that all products sold in National Park Service gift shops be American-made. Additionally, Arkansas is creating a new state park at Blanchard Springs, and Florida State Parks need $760 million in repairs. New Jersey is rebranding its state parks in preparation for the USA's 250th birthday. Finally, there are concerns about reduced wildfire mitigation efforts on US Forest Service land. Find the Slinky Stove that's right for your next adventure at: https://www.slinkystove.com/?ref=PARKography Join the PARKography Facebook group to discuss this episode and more: https://www.facebook.com/groups/parkography The video on explaining passes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBfqPOoEu4w&t=357s Check out our other channels focused on RV travel: @RVMiles @RVMilesPodcast 00:00 Introduction00:07 Grand Canyon Waterline Issues02:05 Theodore Roosevelt National Park Road Rehabilitation02:59 National Park Service Merchandise Review04:29 American Products in Parks Act05:55 Sponsored Segment: Slinky Stove06:33 Arkansas's Newest State Park: Blanchard Springs07:22 Florida State Parks Infrastructure Needs08:07 New Jersey State Parks Rebranding09:15 Wildfire Mitigation and Forest Service Staffing10:59 National Helicopter Repel Program Achievements14:11 Conclusion and Farewell