December 10 Experienced hiker rescued after getting trapped in quicksand at Utah's Arches National Park Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.
December 7 Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.
November 29 Interior secretary shares insight on state of US Park Police after DC shooting Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses unlocking American energy, the U.S. Park Police and making national parks affordable on ‘Saturday in America.’
November 26 New national park passes put 'American families first' while tripling entry fees for some New "America the Beautiful passes" launch Jan. 1, 2026, offering $80 annual access for U.S. residents, while nonresidents will pay $250 for national parks.
November 25 Backyard birding is booming — here are must-have gifts topping wish lists this season Backyard birding is booming — here are meaningful bird-themed gifts inspired by the cardinal's symbolism of love and hope. These may make great gift ideas for nature lovers this holiday season.
November 20 Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers National Park Service rangers at Yellowstone cited a visitor caught on camera approaching a wild wolf pack and sprayed them with an unknown substance.
November 20 American trucker says transporting Capitol Christmas tree 3,000 miles to Washington, DC, is 'huge honor' Arizona truck driver Michael Porter has embarked on an epic 3,000-mile journey to deliver Capitol Christmas Tree "Silver Belle" from Nevada to Washington D.C.
November 8 Man dies at Grand Canyon after slipping over edge, falling more than 100 feet, sheriff's office says A 65-year-old man was found deceased in Grand Canyon West this week after he "slipped and fell over the edge," the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said.
October 28 Yosemite rangers bust outlaw jumpers off El Cap — zero tolerance, shutdown or not The National Park Service announced BASE jumping convictions in Yosemite as law enforcement continues operations during the government shutdown with full ranger staffing.
October 23 4 US hotspots just made National Geographic’s top destinations list National Geographic highlights must-visit U.S. destinations for 2026, featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, renovated Route 66 attractions, Maui tourism and Pittsburgh culture.