Saturday, September 12, 2026

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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?

‘Offensive’ Name of Popular Campground Changed

A well-known hiking destination tucked below the rim of the Grand Canyon as been renamed to honor the tribe that lived there for thousands of years.

New Push to Protect the Joshua Tree

The iconic Joshua Tree could lose 90% of its range by 2100, according to an estimate by the Center for Biological Diversity.

Famous Mountain Lion Attacks Dog on a Leash

A famous mountain lion known as the "Hollywood Cat" killed a small dog as it was being walked in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. 

Hunters Sought to Control Elk Population

The National Park Service is looking for sharpshooters to cull an elk population that has grown too large in Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve.

Grizzly Bears Could be Reintroduced to National Park

The National Park Service wants to reintroduce grizzly bears to North Cascades National Park, a region they once called home.

Entrance Reservation Requirement Ends

Yosemite National Park has announced that reservations will not be necessary to visit in the summer of 2023.