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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.

August 22, 2024

Missing climber sought in Glacier National Park days after last being seen

Search-and-rescue crews are in day four of looking for a climber who was last seen in Glacier National Park on Sunday, National Park Service officials say.

August 14, 2024

Lightning strike at Arizona's Horseshoe Bend injures 2 tourists, National Park Service says

Two tourists have been injured after being struck by lightning at the Horseshoe Bend in Arizona's Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, officials say.

August 13, 2024

California man dies of heat exposure after crashing car off embankment in Death Valley National Park

A man died of extreme heat exposure in California's Death Valley National Park earlier this month after crashing his car off a steep embankment.