National Parks

Wyoming 6 mins ago

Yellowstone National Park employee finds foot floating in hot spring

Part of a foot still inside a shoe was found floating in a hot spring by an employee at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, according to park officials.

Kentucky 1 day ago

Kentucky State Parks launch photo contest aimed at attracting more tourists

Kentucky State Parks is launching a photo contest where visitors can send in pictures from parks across the state. The goal of the contest is to attract tourists.

Arizona 1 day ago

Arizona firefighters rescue 25 people, including infant, during flooding in Bear Canyon

Firefighters rescued 25 people, including an infant, who became stranded at a low water crossing at Bear Canyon in the Coronado National Forest near Tucson, Arizona.

National Parks 1 day ago

Fifth set of human skeletal remains found at Lake Mead as drought conditions continue

The National Park Service said more human skeletal remains were found Monday at the Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada -- the fifth set discovered since May.

National Parks 2 days ago

California climber rescued after falling up to 60 feet at state park

A 19-year-old climber was rescued Monday in California after falling from Sentinel Rock on Mount Diablo in Mount Diablo State Park and suffering major injuries.

Tennessee August 11

Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain's National Park to once again require indoor masking

Smokey Mountain National Park in Tennessee will require visitors to wear masks while inside park buildings. The mandate will apply to all visitors, regardless of vaccination status

California August 10

California's iconic Joshua Tree National Park reopens roadways after flood

Southeastern California flash floods closed roads along Joshua Tree National Park. The park's south entrance, the Pinto, and Cottonwood Canyon roads reopened Tuesday.

US August 9

Sister of Tennessee man found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park: 'Thank you all for your prayers'

The sister of a 23-year-old Tennessee man who was found dead in Great Smoky Mountains National Park last week posted a message of gratitude to emergency responders.

US August 9

Thousand-year rain event in Death Valley National Park: Road closures extended

Roads in California's Death Valley National Park remain closed this week following a 1,000-year rain event that left hundreds of park staff and visitors stranded.

Nevada August 7

More human remains discovered at Lake Mead as waters levels drop

A fourth set of human remains were discovered in Nevada's Lake Mead on Saturday as a scorching drought continues to drop the water levels of the U.S.'s largest reservoir.