Sunday, September 13, 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?

Popular Trail Repaired and Reopened After Huge Rockfall

The 2023 rockfall in Zion caused hikers to huddle for cover under an overhang.

10 National Parks for Fall Foliage

Feeling ready for that Fall feeling?

Woman, 73, Trips and Falls 450 Feet From Hiking Trail

A hiker fell hundreds of feet to her death while on a popular trail in Glacier National Park.

Unique Park Used as Robot Training Spot for Mars Mission

A national park's otherworldly landscape is moonlighting as another planet.

Over 2,300 Marijuana Plants Removed from Park in Major Drug Bust

2,377 full-grown marijuana plants were removed, along with about 2,000 pounds of trash.

Bee Aware! National Park Warns of Thirsty Bees

Bees are buzzing about looking for water wherever they can find it in the Joshua Tree desert, including in water bottles, under cars, and even sweat.