Press Releases
Solo Hiker Injured by Grizzly in Yellowstone
The hiker deployed bear spray but suffered significant injuries to his chest and arm.
Vehicle Plunges Off Grand Canyon Rim
A body was found about 300 feet below the rim and retrieved by park rangers.
Man Dies in Vehicle Collision with Moose in Denali
The tragic incident happened just outside the entrance to Denali Park Road.
Mountain Lion Injures Child in Olympic National Park
The incident happened when a family was walking on a popular trail.
Two Injured, One Deceased in Small Plane Crash in Olympic National Park
The plane went down in a remote area of the Washington state park and the cause of the crash is unknown.
Habituated and Food-Conditioned Black Bear Killed in Yellowstone National Park
The bear had crushed a tent at a campsite, climbed a food storage pole, and consumed campers' food.
Access Limited to Popular and Spectacular Area of Glacier National Park
A major construction project in Glacier National Park will impact the Many Glacier region and require hikers to catch a shuttle.
Summer Solstice Snow on World-Famous Park Road
Snow and heavy rain are in the forecast at Glacier National Park, so the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road has been closed as a precaution.
For the 1st Time Since 2019, Yosemite National Park Will Open All Campgrounds
Yosemite National Park will open all 13 park campgrounds this summer.
Two People Found Dead at Remote Campground
The campers are unidentified, and an investigation is underway in Michigan's Isle Royale National Park.
Man Gored by Bison Near Old Faithful, 2nd Goring of 2025
The man was in a group of visitors that got too close to the animal at Yellowstone National Park.
National Park Temporarily Closes Waterfall After 18-year-old’s Death
The Sol Duc Falls area is closed while the Olympic National Park Search and Rescue Team recovers the body of a man who fell over the 50’ waterfall.
Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park to Finally Reopen
Crystal Cave will reopen for guided tours on May 23 after four years of closure due to consecutive natural disasters in Sequoia National Park.
Man Gored by Bison in Yellowstone National Park
A 47-year-old man from Cape Coral, Florida, was injured by a bison.
Road Damaged in Historic Storm Reopened in Death Valley
Severe flash flooding wiped out the road in August of 2023.
Fungus Linked to White Nose Syndrome Detected in Rocky Mountain National Park
Laboratory tests have confirmed that the fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd) has been positively detected in bats.
Rockfall Reported on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Visitors were safely evacuated from north of the rockfall.
Peregrine Falcon Nesting Prompts Closures in Acadia National Park
To provide peregrine falcons adequate space for nesting, the National Park Service will temporarily close areas.
Longtime Park Volunteer Found Dead Near Trail
Missing hiker Ann Houghton, age 73, was found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
Park Rangers Rescue Stranded Hiker in Steep Gully
Park rangers successfully rescued a stranded hiker from a steep and unstable gully in Death Valley National Park on January 15, following a challenging evening operation.
Access to Many Glacier will be Limited During Construction
Due to extremely limited parking during construction in the Swiftcurrent area, the park will restrict personal vehicle access into Many Glacier and provide a temporary shuttle service.
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.
Hurricane-damaged Road to Close for Repairs
Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road will close for road repairs.
Northern California Earthquake Shakes Water in Devils Hole
Devils Hole in Death Valley National Park was shaken by an earthquake that happened in Northern California on Dec. 5.
Truck Hauling Chickpeas through Death Valley Catches on Fire
A tractor-trailer carrying 44,000 pounds of dried chickpeas burned up in Death Valley National Park on November 21.
Visitor Found Dead in Big Bend National Park
After an extensive aerial and ground search, crews located the body of a 24-year-old hiker along the Marufo Vega Trail.
Ticket lottery to open for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Oct. 23
Now’s your chance to enter the free ticket lottery for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting!
Mojave National Preserve Saves Desert Tortoises from Cars and Ravens
Desert tortoises are vulnerable to vehicles as they slowly cross Preserve roads, with dozens killed or injured every year.
Fatality on Devils Garden Trail at Arches National Park
A man had fallen approximately 30 feet near Black Arch Overlook.
Law Enforcement Ranger Dies in the Line of Duty at Voyageurs National Park
The National Park Service Ranger who died Sunday in the line of duty was a dedicated law enforcement officer, emergency services volunteer, member of the community, and beloved husband and friend.
Canyoneer Dies After Accidental Fall at Zion National Park
Three other canyoneers rescued in joint operation with Utah Department of Public Safety
Fire Danger Increased to Very High
Teton Interagency Fire managers have elevated the fire danger rating to “Very High” for Grand Teton National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest and the National Elk Refuge.
Valles Caldera Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment Public Comment Period Now Open
The National Park Service (NPS) prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment from October 1 through November 3.
Trails Partially Reopen to Kilauea Volcano in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Park rangers reopened part of Kilauea volcano’s east rift zone over the weekend, but areas east of Makaopuhi crater remain closed due to volcanic and wildfire-related hazards.
Death of a Bear Postpones Fat Bear Week Bracket at Katmai National Park
This morning bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 at Brooks River, downriver from Brooks Falls, in Katmai National Park.
Theodore Roosevelt National Park to Conduct Strategic Bison and Horse Roundup
Theodore Roosevelt National Park will soon begin operations to roundup bison and horses in the park and transfer them to Tribes or new homes.
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.
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Valles Caldera Fire Management Plan Environmental Assessment Public Comment Period Now Open
The National Park Service (NPS) prepared a fire management plan for Valles Caldera National Preserve and is seeking public input on the plan’s environmental assessment from October 1 through November 3.
For the 1st Time Since 2019, Yosemite National Park Will Open All Campgrounds
Yosemite National Park will open all 13 park campgrounds this summer.
Ticket lottery to open for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony on Oct. 23
Now’s your chance to enter the free ticket lottery for the 2024 National Christmas Tree Lighting!
Longtime Park Volunteer Found Dead Near Trail
Missing hiker Ann Houghton, age 73, was found deceased in Great Smoky Mountains National Park,
Death of a Bear Postpones Fat Bear Week Bracket at Katmai National Park
This morning bear #469 attacked and killed bear #402 at Brooks River, downriver from Brooks Falls, in Katmai National Park.
