Thursday, April 30, 2026

Congaree 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?

Here’s How You Can See the Synchronous Firefly Display in Congaree National Park

South Carolina’s Congaree National Park is one of the only places in the world where thousands of fireflies synchronize their flashing patterns in a spectacular show.

Park Urges Visitors to Stay Away After Hurricane Helene

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is asking visitors to stay away as the National Park Service warns of hazardous conditions in the wake of Hurricane Helene.

Wild Hogs Killed to Protect Park

Wild hogs root up the forest floor in Congaree National Park, eating native plants and animals, while also polluting waterways.

Campsite Reservation Cost Going Up

Congaree National Park in South Carolina park is raising campsite reservation fees starting January 1st.