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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 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.
It’s Already Snowing in This National Park
Ready or not, winter has arrived in the high elevations of a popular national park.
Scientists Discover Cause of Powerful Explosion in Yellowstone
The hydrothermal blast sent visitors running and caused heavy damage to the boardwalk.
Grand Canyon Megafire is Creating Its Own Weather
The Dragon Bravo fire exploded in size over the last week and is currently the largest wildfire in the United States.
Wildfires Trigger Evacuations and Close Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park
Multiple structures and the South Rim Campground have been destroyed at the Colorado park.
Fast-moving Wildfire Destroys Famed Grand Canyon Lodge, Historic Cabins
A total of up to 80 structures are lost, according to the National Park Service.
300+ Quakes Measured in Large Mt. Rainier Earthquake Swarm
With as many as 26 quakes in a single hour, this swarm is now larger than the last big swarm on record back in 2009, which lasted three days.
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.
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.
Going-to-the-Sun Road Set to Reopen After Snow Cleared
Eighty feet of snow can accumulate along the road through Glacier National Park, but crews have now cleared a path through.
Motorcyclists Urged to Avoid Death Valley National Park During Hot Summer
“Motorcycle riders are injured or killed due to the extreme conditions every year in Death Valley," said Death Valley Superintendent Mike Reynolds.
Scenic Waterfall Turns into Raging Torrent Amid Flash Flood
Churning brown waters swept through the famous Havasupai Falls just outside Grand Canyon National Park.
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.
New Hydrothermal Eruption Caught on Camera in Yellowstone
An eruption was caught on camera at one of Yellowstone National Park’s famous hydrothermal features.
Grand Canyon Crews Conduct 13 Helicopter Rescues in 7 Days
Emergencies include heat illness, dehydration, and even hyponatremia, which results in low sodium levels from overhydration.
Kilauea’s Latest Eruption is its Biggest Yet
Check out this incredible new video of giant lava fountains at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park.
Crews Working to Remove Snow from ‘Highway to the Sky’ for Summer Visitors
Yellowstone National Park crews are plowing the beautiful and famous Beartooth Highway as the busy summer travel season approaches.
Crews Working to Remove Snow from Highest Paved U.S. Road
The intrepid team is hard at work in Rocky Mountain National Park, plowing snow off the highest continuously paved road in North America.
Road Damaged in Historic Storm Reopened in Death Valley
Severe flash flooding wiped out the road in August of 2023.
Difficult Fix to Snow-Damaged Bridge Complete
Just in time for peak hiking season, a key bridge along the John Muir/Pacific Crest Trail in Kings Canyon National Park has been fixed.
Large Landslide Indefinitely Closes Major Route into Yosemite
A large landslide has closed one of the main roads into Yosemite National Park.
PHOTOS: March Snow Transforms Parks into Winter Wonderland
It's a winter wonderland at many of our national parks, thanks to a powerful storm that swept through the southwest portion of the United States.
1,000 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued in Florida
"The extended cold snap had turned hundreds of sea turtles into lethargic unmoving buoyant masses that were at the mercy of the waves and tides," said the US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS).
Peak D.C. Cherry Blossom Bloom Prediction Released
The breathtaking sight at the iconic National Mall is set to happen in the next few weeks.
Rockfall Reported on Zion Canyon Scenic Drive
Visitors were safely evacuated from north of the rockfall.
Yosemite’s Famous Firefall Season is Here
The spectacle is caused when the sun sets behind Horsetail Fall near El Capitan, aligning in such a way that the water appears to be on fire.
Hurricane-damaged Road to Close for Repairs
Death Valley National Park’s Emigrant Canyon Road will close for road repairs.
Spectacular New Eruption Underway at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A dramatic new volcanic eruption is underway at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, and it’s drawing thousands of people to witness the spectacle.
California Snowstorm Temporarily Closes Part of Park
Lassen Volcanic National Park has transformed into a winter wonderland.
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.
PHOTOS: Aurora Borealis Above National Parks as Far South as Texas
The Northern lights put on a show at national parks across the country!
Famed Roadway Closed Due to Catastrophic Hurricane Damage
The entire length of the famous Blue Ridge Parkway is closed due to "catastrophic" damage caused by Hurricane Helene.
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.
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.
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Winter Storm Drops Snow in Hawaii
Snowflakes settled on Mauna Loa in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, dusting a fissure that was spewing out lava just a few days ago.
Visitor Hospitalized After Burning Feet in Sand Dunes
A man suffered severe burns to his feet on sand dunes in Death Valley National Park where the temperature was 123°F, with a “much hotter” ground temperature.
Crews Working to Remove Snow from Highest Paved U.S. Road
The intrepid team is hard at work in Rocky Mountain National Park, plowing snow off the highest continuously paved road in North America.
The Rainiest Day in Death Valley History was Aug. 5, 2022
The National Weather Service now recognizes August 5, 2022, as Death Valley National Park’s rainiest day.
300+ Quakes Measured in Large Mt. Rainier Earthquake Swarm
With as many as 26 quakes in a single hour, this swarm is now larger than the last big swarm on record back in 2009, which lasted three days.
