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May 16, 2024

Canyonlands National Park in Utah searching for 2 visitors suspected of 'archeological theft'

The National Park Service is seeking to identify two suspects wanted in connection with an "archeological theft" at Canyonlands National Park in Utah.

May 16, 2024

Colorado Army National Guard joins search for missing hiker in Rocky Mountain National Park

The search for missing Colorado hiker Lucas Macaj, a member of the Space Force, remains ongoing as the Colorado Army National Guard is now helping.

May 15, 2024

Colorado hiker, 23, vanishes in Rocky Mountain National Park

Lucas Macaj, a 23-year-old hiker from Colorado Springs, Colorado, has vanished on the tallest mountain in Rocky Mountain National Park, officials say.

May 14, 2024

Body found in Grand Canyon National Park of man traveling down Colorado River with dog

A missing New Mexico man who is believed to have been traveling the Colorado River with his dog on a homemade raft has been found dead at the Grand Canyon.

May 5, 2024

TikTok trending question about 'being stuck in a forest' with 'a man or a bear' yields strategic tips

On TikTok, women are debating if they would rather be stuck in the woods with a man or a bear. Here are some tips for a safe hike, including what to do if a bear attacks.

April 30, 2024

Idaho man arrested for kicking Yellowstone bison while drunk: officials

Yellowstone National Park officials say a tourist from Idaho is facing charges after allegedly kicking a bison in the leg and injuring himself in the process.

April 29, 2024

Climber in Alaska's Denali Park National Park dies after 2 fall 1,000 feet off mountain

Robbi Mecus, 52, died Thursday at Denali National Park in Alaska after falling about 1,000 feet while climbing Mount Johnson with a partner, officials said.

April 29, 2024

On this day in history, April 29, 2004, World War II Memorial opens in Washington, D.C.: 'Stirs memories'

The World War II Memorial opened to the public on this day in history, April 29, 2004, after more than two years of work on its construction. It honors the lives lost in WWII.

April 25, 2024

Wild horses to remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park, lawmaker says

Republican U.S. Sen. John Hoeven said Thursday that wild horses will remain in North Dakota's Theodore Roosevelt National Park amid fears that park officials would remove the animals.

April 25, 2024

Feds plan to reintroduce grizzly bears to Washington state's Northern Cascades

The federal government announced this week its intent to restore grizzly bears to parts of northwest and north-central Washington state.