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September 19, 2024

Yellowstone hiker airlifted to hospital with third-degree burns after walking off-trail near Old Faithful

A hiker was airlifted to hospital with burns from “scalding water" while walking off-trail at a thermal area at Yellowstone National Park on Monday, the National Park Service said.

September 18, 2024

Search and Rescue volunteers show how to dress for desert exploration at Joshua Tree

Volunteers with the Joshua Tree National Park Search & Rescue program in California share the 10 essentials you want to carry with you when exploring the desert.

September 18, 2024

On this day in history, September 18, 1870, Old Faithful geyser in Wyoming is documented and named

The geyser Old Faithful was named on this day in history, Sept. 18, 1870, after an explorer noticed the eruptions were quite "faithful." It remains a popular tourist attraction.

September 17, 2024

On this day in history, September 17, 1937, Abraham Lincoln carving is officially dedicated at Mount Rushmore

The Mount Rushmore carving of Abraham Lincoln, the nation's 16th president, was officially dedicated on this day in history, Sept. 17, 1937, in Keystone, South Dakota.

September 13, 2024

What to do if you discover an ancient artifact at one of America's national parks

If you find a potential ancient artifact in a national park, leave it be. Picking it up or taking it home could result in legal trouble.

September 11, 2024

Missing boater found dead in Colorado River, 16th fatality at Grand Canyon National Park this year

The body of a 71-year-old man was recovered Tuesday from the Colorado River after he disappeared while on a private boat trip in Grand Canyon National Park.

September 10, 2024

National Park Service blames bag of Cheetos for disrupting entire Carlsbad Caverns ecosystem

Carlsbad Caverns National Park rangers pounced into action after a visitor left a bag of Cheetos that inhabitants of the caves found and spread, nearly destroying its ecosystem.

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.