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March 22, 2024

Washington, DC, to lose more than 100 cherry blossom trees, including beloved 'Stumpy'

Fans of a short cherry tree nicknamed "Stumpy" have flocked to pay their respects before the tree is torn down this summer in Washington, D.C. The Tidal Basin's seawall is in need of repairs.

March 20, 2024

California tribe which lost 90% of land during Gold Rush to get portion back

The state of California, The National Parks Service and the Yurok Tribe have signed a memorandum of understanding for the return of a slice of the tribe's ancestral land.

March 13, 2024

US national park facing removal of wild horses gains support from Congress

Advocates for wild horses roaming North Dakota’s Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress will prevent the removal of the animals.

March 11, 2024

Man airlifted to hospital after crocodile bite in Florida's Everglades

A man had to be airlifted to a hospital over the weekend after being bitten by a crocodile at a Florida national park over the weekend.

March 11, 2024

US national park attendance soared in 2023 as millions of Americans continue to head outdoors

In 2023, visitation to America’s national parks increased more than four percent, representing millions more Americans taking interest in the country's wilderness.

March 6, 2024

New Mexico national park set to prohibit air tours to protect cultural, natural resources

The National Park Service and FAA are to implement restrictions on commercial air tours over New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument to protect its cultural and natural resources.

March 6, 2024

Maryland national parks see 1st cases of ‘zombie deer disease’

Two white-tailed deer at Antietam and Monocacy national battlefields in Maryland tested positive for chronic wasting disease, National Parks Service said.

March 5, 2024

2 killed in midair plane collision above national park, Kenya police say

Two people were killed when two planes collided midair above Nairobi National Park, police said on Tuesday. The crash involved an aircraft carrying 44 passengers.

March 1, 2024

On this day in history, March 1, 1872, majestic Yellowstone becomes America's first national park

Yellowstone National Park, a 2.2-million acre preserve of geological marvels and wildlife, became America's first national park on this day in history, March 1, 1872.

February 29, 2024

Spring is coming: Washington, D.C.'s iconic cherry trees will soon begin to bloom

Washington, D.C. is predicting a banner year for cherry blossoms, heralding the season with the Cherry Blossom Festival starting March 20. The Japanese Embassy remains involved.