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?

2025 Proposed Recreational Fee Changes for Youth at Mammoth Cave National Park

Mammoth Cave National Park is accepting public comments on a proposal to change recreational fees charged for children under the age of six.

Old Fall River Road in Rocky Mountain National Park Will Close for the Season to Vehicles

Old Fall River Road will be closing for the season to vehicles beginning Tuesday, October 8.

Olympic National Park Bat Tests Positive for Rabies

Olympic National Park staff have confirmed that a bat found in the park has tested positive for rabies.

Eruption Hazards Increase Along Chain of Craters Road

Chain of Craters Road is open to Holei Sea Arch but volcanic hazards have increased from the eruption near Napau Crater.

Billions Planned for National Park Improvements

The National Park Service is investing billions of dollars into our beloved national parks.

Park Visitors Discover Rare and New Species

Visitors using the iNaturalist nature app helped to discovered 92 new species not previously seen in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.