Saturday, September 12, 2026

Conservation

Bighorn Sheep Hauled by Helicopter to Protect Populations

The Jackson herd has been living in the Grand Teton National Park area since the last ice age.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 

Extremely Rare Lake Forms in One of the Driest Spots on Earth

Record November rainfall in Death Valley has allowed Lake Manly to reappear.

Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

10 Rare California Condor Chicks Successfully Hatched

The endangered California condors are often seen soaring the skies over national parks like Zion and Grand Canyon.

A Jackson Hole Middle School Art Project Will Hopefully Protect a Unique Bird

This is a unique way to put those school art projects to good use!

Land Deal Expands National Park by Nearly 50 Acres

Two properties were bought, equalling 47 acres in the foothills of the Tucson Mountains.

Honoring the Legacy of the ‘Father of the National Parks’

He was one of the most influential naturalists of all time and is credited for helping to create the National Park System and the Sierra Club.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Texas National Park

Big Bend National Park could soon become a lot bigger.

Landmark Agreement with Ranchers Frees Tule Elk

Twelve of 14 ranches located at the site will cease operations, with a $30 million buyout made possible by the Nature Conservancy.