Sunday, April 26, 2026

Press Releases

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?

Solo Hiker Injured by Grizzly in Yellowstone

The hiker deployed bear spray but suffered significant injuries to his chest and arm.

Vehicle Plunges Off Grand Canyon Rim

A body was found about 300 feet below the rim and retrieved by park rangers.

Man Dies in Vehicle Collision with Moose in Denali

The tragic incident happened just outside the entrance to Denali Park Road.

Mountain Lion Injures Child in Olympic National Park

The incident happened when a family was walking on a popular trail.

Two Injured, One Deceased in Small Plane Crash in Olympic National Park

The plane went down in a remote area of the Washington state park and the cause of the crash is unknown.

Habituated and Food-Conditioned Black Bear Killed in Yellowstone National Park

The bear had crushed a tent at a campsite, climbed a food storage pole, and consumed campers' food.