Friday, May 8, 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?

Truck Hauling Chickpeas through Death Valley Catches on Fire

A tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds of dried chickpeas burned up in Death Valley National Park on November 21.

Visitor Found Dead in Big Bend National Park

After an extensive aerial and ground search, crews located the body of a 24-year-old hiker along the Marufo Vega Trail.

Ticket lottery to open for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Oct. 23

Now’s your chance to enter the free ticket lottery for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting!

Mojave National Preserve Saves Desert Tortoises from Cars and Ravens

Desert tortoises are vulnerable to vehicles as they slowly cross Preserve roads, with dozens killed or injured every year.

Fatality on Devils Garden Trail at Arches National Park

A man had fallen approximately 30 feet near Black Arch Overlook.

Law Enforcement Ranger Dies in the Line of Duty at Voyageurs National Park

The National Park Service Ranger who died Sunday in the line of duty was a dedicated law enforcement officer, emergency services volunteer, member of the community, and beloved husband and friend.