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Don’t Like the New Design? Here’s How to Buy a National Park Pass That Features Nature
If you want to stick with the scenic version, it will only be available for purchase through this December.
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.
New Annual Park Pass Pricing and Design Unveiled
The National Park Service just announced a new America the Beautiful Pass and pricing structure.
Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail
Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?
Rangers Use Backhoe to Rescue Black Bear on Side of Road
Park rangers broke out a backhoe to rescue a black bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Graffiti Discovered on Park Trail During Shutdown
A retired NPS employee hiking in Arches National Park spotted fresh white spray-paint on the sandstone near Landscape Arch.
Injured Climber Rescued From El Capitan by Helicopter
The Yosemite Search and Rescue team used a specialized technique to reach the climber amid high winds.
Did You Know: You Can Adopt Denali’s Sled Dogs!
Even in retirement, these special dogs need exercise and cold temperatures to thrive.
How to See the Most Amazing Restaurant View in Any National Park
An ongoing volcanic eruption is creating the dining experience of a lifetime.
Lava Blasts Over 1,000 Feet High in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Twin lava fountains set a record-breaking height for this ongoing eruption at Kilauea volcano.
New Island Identified in Alaska National Park
A once-ice bound mountain in Alsek Lake is now surrounded by water as glaciers recede.
Snow Transforms Yosemite into Magical Landscape
The California national park somehow gets more beautiful with an early season snowfall.
Nobel Prize Winner Out Camping is Last to Know He Won
The mountains were calling, and he missed an even bigger call—he won the Nobel Prize!
National Parks Generated Billions for the Economy in 2024
A new NPS report shows which parks generate the most money for the country's economy.
Government Shutdown Triggers Uncertainty, Closures, and Strained Services at National Parks
Former park superintendents are calling on the Interior Department to close the parks entirely to prevent damage to precious natural and cultural resources.
Study Finds Utah’s Wildlife Overpass is a Big Success
A new wildlife overpass in Utah is working beautifully!
Park Rangers Ask for Help to Find Invasive Spiders
Big Joro spiders are creeping into Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Here’s How to Visit the Famous ‘Fat Bears’ of Katmai National Park
Fascinated by Fat Bear Week and wondering what it’s like to view them in person at Katmai National Park & Preserve?
For 1st Time in 3 Years, Tours Resume at Remote NPS Site in Hawaii
Kalaupapa is considered one of Hawaii's most historic and sacred places and remains home to some Hansen's disease patient-residents to this day.
Huge Boulder Dislodged Above Notoriously Dangerous Trail
The precariously perched rock was first spotted by an observant hiker in Zion National Park.
It’s Already Snowing in This National Park
Ready or not, winter has arrived in the high elevations of a popular national park.
Fat Bear Week is Finally Here!
Cast your vote for the bear you think plumped up the most on salmon this summer.
Fossil Discovered in National Park Named After Star Wars Beast
The Cambrian-era worm had hundreds of spiky teeth, resembling a "krayt dragon."
Denali’s Famous Sled Dogs Are Ready for the Winter
The dogs love to run, with or without snow, and they train year-round on the trails and roads around the Alaska park.
From Hats to Trash, Loads of Debris Removed from Yellowstone’s Thermal Features
More than 300 hats have been collected from Yellowstone National Park's thermal features this year.
Vehicle Plunges Off Grand Canyon Rim
A body was found about 300 feet below the rim and retrieved by park rangers.
Popular Trail Repaired and Reopened After Huge Rockfall
The 2023 rockfall in Zion caused hikers to huddle for cover under an overhang.
Woman, 73, Trips and Falls 450 Feet From Hiking Trail
A hiker fell hundreds of feet to her death while on a popular trail in Glacier National Park.
Unique Park Used as Robot Training Spot for Mars Mission
A national park's otherworldly landscape is moonlighting as another planet.
Over 2,300 Marijuana Plants Removed from Park in Major Drug Bust
2,377 full-grown marijuana plants were removed, along with about 2,000 pounds of trash.
Bee Aware! National Park Warns of Thirsty Bees
Bees are buzzing about looking for water wherever they can find it in the Joshua Tree desert, including in water bottles, under cars, and even sweat.
Rangers Remove Rock Scratches, a Persistent Park Problem
Rangers and volunteers have spent countless hours removing ugly marks from the beautiful geologic features within the national park.
Scientists Discover Cause of Powerful Explosion in Yellowstone
The hydrothermal blast sent visitors running and caused heavy damage to the boardwalk.
Loads of Salmon Could Mean the Fattest “Fat Bear Week” Yet
Bears are packing on the pounds as salmon surge in Alaska's Katmai National Park and Preserve.
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EPA Blocks Proposed Alaska Mine in ‘Seismic Victory’
A proposed copper and gold mine that could have caused significant environmental harm to Lake Clark and Katmai National Parks has been blocked by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Now’s the Time to See a Rare Lake in Death Valley Before it Disappears
A large, shallow and extremely rare lake that formed during historic flooding is drying up in Death Valley National Park.
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.
Officials Seeking Solution to Packed Parking
“Explosive growth” in visitation has led to packed parking and hour-long weekend waits to get into Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve.
Increase in Bear Sightings Prompts Seasonal Hiking Restrictions
Off-trail travel will no longer be allowed in Yellowstone National Park’s Hayden Valley due to a newly established bear management area.
