Thursday, May 14, 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?

Longtime Park Volunteer Found Dead Near Trail

Missing hiker Ann Houghton, age 73, was found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park,

Park Rangers Rescue Stranded Hiker in Steep Gully

Park rangers successfully rescued a stranded hiker from a steep and unstable gully in Death Valley National Park on January 15, following a challenging evening operation.

Access to Many Glacier will be Limited During Construction

Due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service.

Temporary Trail Closures Announced to Protect Nesting Peregrine Falcons

Beginning February 1st and continuing through May 31st, the National Park Service (NPS) will again temporarily close select areas in the Chisos Mountains to protect nesting falcons.

Hurricane-damaged Road to Close for Repairs

Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road will close for road repairs.

Northern California Earthquake Shakes Water in Devils Hole

Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park was shaken by an earthquake that happened in Northern California on Dec. 5.