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August 13, 2024

Man dies after driving off embankment at Death Valley National Park in 119-degree heat

The National Park Services say a man died from heat exposure in Death Valley National Park after he drove his car off a 20-foot embankment. (FOX 11)

August 13, 2024

Black bear attacks child, 3, at campground near Yellowstone National Park

A 3-year-old girl has been mauled by a bear while inside her tent at a campground in Montana near Yellowstone National Park, officials say.

August 10, 2024

Large geological feature known as the 'Double Arch' and the 'Toilet Bowl' collapses in southern Utah

National Park Service officials said a popular geological feature in Utah known as the 'Hole in the Roof,' the 'Toilet Bowl' and the 'Double Arch' has collapsed.

August 10, 2024

German tourists deface Joshua Tree National Park in paintball and slingshot shooting rampage

The National Park Service said that it cited three German tourists for firing paintball guns throughout Joshua Tree National Park.

August 9, 2024

Woman's body recovered from Grand Canyon for third death at national park in a week

The body of 20-year-old Leticia Castillo was discovered on Tuesday, 150 feet below an overlook at Grand Canyon National Park, marking the third death this week.

August 6, 2024

Missing hikers in Yosemite National Park found alive after 2-day search

Miguel Delgado, 63, and 40-year-old Ana Rodarte were found alive two days after going missing at Yosemite National Park in California, officials said.

August 5, 2024

2 hikers in Yosemite National Park reported missing

Ana Rodarte, 40, and Miguel Delgado, 63, were reported missing after failing to return from a day hike at California's Yosemite National Park on Saturday.

August 3, 2024

Base jumper dies after 500-foot fall at Grand Canyon

National Park Service rangers responded to an emergency call on Thursday and found the body of a man who attempted to base jump from the Yavapai Point's South Rim.

August 3, 2024

On this day in history, August 3, 2004, Statue of Liberty welcomes visitors for first time since 9/11

The Statue of Liberty reopened to the public on Aug. 3, 2004, nearly three years after the 9/11 terror attacks destroyed the nearby Twin Towers of the World Trade Center.

August 2, 2024

Coney Island Cyclone roller coaster, world-famous, is still 'thriving': Here are 5 fun facts

The Coney Island Cyclone, which first dazzled riders in 1927, has withstood the test of time and cemented itself as a roller coaster legend in the United States. Here are 5 fun facts.