Saturday, September 12, 2026

Wildlife

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?

Sweet Tooth Suspect: Bear Breaks Into Ice Cream Shop

One scoop or two? A giant bear broke into an ice cream shop in South Lake Tahoe and looked ready to serve up some customers.

Nuisance Beavers Successfully Relocated to a New Stream in Utah

The beavers had been causing problems in their neighborhood but they will now improve the landscape in their new location.

Park Urges Visitors: Stop Feeding the Bears!

In just the past week, there have been three reports of visitors intentionally feeding the black bears at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Trail Cameras Capture Rare Jaguar in Arizona Mountains

There have been five documented sightings this summer of the same male jaguar. 

National Park Visitors Asked to Wolf-Proof Food and Gear

We’ve all heard of bear-proofing our food at national parks, now Isle Royale National Park is asking you to wolf proof your food.

Wolves Help Aspen Saplings Flourish for 1st Time in 80 Years

Wolves continue to reshape the ecosystem in Yellowstone National Park, sometimes in surprising ways.