Friday, September 11, 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?

Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park to Finally Reopen

Crystal Cave will reopen for guided tours on May 23 after four years of closure due to consecutive natural disasters in Sequoia National Park.

Man Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park

A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison.

Road Damaged in Historic Storm Reopened in Death Valley

Severe flash flooding wiped out the road in August of 2023.

Fungus Linked to White Nose Syndrome Detected in Rocky Mountain National Park

Laboratory tests have confirmed that the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) has been positively detected in bats.

Rockfall Reported on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive

Visitors were safely evacuated from north of the rockfall. 

Peregrine Falcon Nesting Prompts Closures in Acadia National Park

To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service will temporarily close areas.