National Parks - Page 17

October 7, 2024

Park ranger dies responding to call for help when rescue boat capsizes on lake

A park ranger died Sunday at Voyageurs National Park in northern Minnesota after his rescue vessel capsized while helping three civilians stranded in rough weather.

October 6, 2024

Travelers go viral for revealing US destinations to visit in your lifetime

Giselle and Stephen Jiroch of California have been traveling full-time for the last four years. The couple said these U.S. destinations are must-see spots.

October 4, 2024

On this day in history, October 4, 1927, Mount Rushmore's moment of creation begins in South Dakota

Sculptor Gutzon Borglum began carving the images of four U.S. presidents into Mount Rushmore on Oct. 4, 1927. The effort employed 400 people and took 14 years to complete.

October 3, 2024

Arizona man sentenced after setting fire to Grand Canyon National Park cabin where ex-girlfriend stayed

A man who set fire to a cabin inside the Grand Canyon National Park was sentenced to 20 months in federal prison, authorities said this week.

September 30, 2024

American national parks vandalized, ruined by visitors, could take centuries to remedy: report

Some visitors at national parks have acted unruly and disobeyed rules that have has negative consequences on the ecosystem and wildlife, according to reports.

September 29, 2024

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on celebrity birthdays, pumpkin spice and unique cars

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of pumpkin spice, sports and more.

September 25, 2024

On this day in history, September 25, 1890, Congress establishes Sequoia National Park in California

Sequoia National Park, America's second national park, was established on this day in history, Sept. 25, 1890. The aim of the park was to protect the sequoia tree.

September 24, 2024

Venomous creatures wash up on popular North Carolina beaches

Venomous Blue Sea Dragons are washing up on the sandy shores of the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and National Park officials advise to admire them from a distance.

September 24, 2024

21-year-old rock climber falls, dies at storied 'Close Encounters' filming location: National Park Service

21-year-old Stewart Philip Porter was declared dead on Sunday after falling while rappelling down the Devils Tower Monument in Crook County, Wyoming.

September 21, 2024

Lost cat makes 900-mile journey back home to California from Yellowstone

A couple in California feared their cat was lost forever after he ran away during a camping trip in Yellowstone. Two months later, however, he showed up in California.