NPS proposes opening bridge to Grove of Patriarchs

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  The National Park Service (NPS) has proposed reopening the 1960s-era bridge to the Grove of Patriarchs in Mount Rainier National Park“The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years.”
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  The bridge has been closed since a 2021 flood“The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years.”
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  The bridge closure has prevented public access to the ancient forest for five years“The 1960s-era structure was flooded in 2021, closing the area to public use for the last five years.”
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  The National Park Service (NPS) says the structure has been repaired and is now safe for pedestrian useNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The proposal is pending public feedbackNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The agency will host a public presentation to discuss the reopening planNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The proposal follows recent firefighting efforts at Mount RainierNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  Crews have been working to contain a wildfire near the Sunrise Visitor Center“Firefighters have removed potential fuels around the Sunrise Visitor Center, and are wary of the threat of thunderstorms later this week.”
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  The park remains open with some restrictionsNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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  The bridge reopening would restore access to a popular natural attractionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.