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September 9, 2024

Colorado man found dead at Grand Canyon National Park, 7th fatality in past month

A Colorado man was found dead over the weekend in the Grand Canyon National Park, officials said Monday.

September 3, 2024

Texas hiker says Grand Canyon flash flood rescue was 'craziest day'

A Texas woman recalled how a flash flood turned an idyllic trip to Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park into one of the "craziest day of their lives."

September 1, 2024

North Carolina hiker dies at Grand Canyon National Park during solo trek, believed to be 6th fatality in weeks

A 60-year-old backpacker died while was on a solo multi-day backpacking trip along the Thunder River Trail-Deer Creek loop at Grand Canyon National Park.

August 29, 2024

Grand Canyon overnight hotel stays shut down after only water pipeline fails

A series of breaks in the only pipeline supplying water to guests at Grand Canyon National Park has forced the restriction of overnight hotel stays.

August 27, 2024

Missing climber in Glacier National Park found dead after suffering apparent fall

Grant Marcuccio, a 32-year-old climber who was reported missing by his hiking party last week in Glacier National Park, has been found dead, officials say.

August 27, 2024

Vandalism found at Gettysburg battleground, preservationists remove traces of defacement: 'Hallowed ground'

Two cases of vandalism were discovered at Gettysburg National Military Park less than one week apart — a suspect has already been identified by local police.

August 26, 2024

Body of missing Arizona hiker found days after flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park

The body of Chenoa Nickerson, 33, was recovered from the Colorado River days after a flash flood swept her into Havasu Creek at Grand Canyon National Park.

August 25, 2024

West Nile Virus detected at New York beach

A mosquito sample found at Fire Island National Seashore near Long Island, New York, contained the year's first case of West Nile Virus, officials said.

August 25, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on pampered pets, picturesque parks and the brownie's birthplace

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time around, test your command of pets, parks, first ladies and much more.

August 25, 2024

On this day in history, August 25, 1916, National Park Service created under President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law on August 25, 1916, creating the National Park Service to oversee America's rapidly expanding system.