Tuesday, April 21, 2026

Big Bend National Park

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?

Campers Evacuated Due to Flash Flooding in Big Bend National Park

This is part of the severe weather system that has hammered portions of Texas in recent days, leaving tragedy in its wake.

Heavy Rain Transforms Dry Creek Bed Into Full River in Desert Park

Just 30 minutes of rain generated treacherous flash flooding in Big Bend National Park.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Expand Texas National Park

Big Bend National Park could soon become a lot bigger.

U.S. Troops Now Patrolling National Park Along Mexico Border

The military is being deployed to Big Bend National Park amid the Trump administration's efforts to reduce illegal immigration.

New Furry Flower Species Discovered Inside National Park

A new species of flower has been found and identified in a national park for the first time in nearly 50 years.

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.