National Parks - Page 3

January 23

National Park Service removes climate change facts sign from Civil War landmark Fort Sumter: report

The New York Times reported that the National Park Service removed a sign warning about the effects of climate change on the historic Fort Sumter site.

January 21

2 hikers in Olympic National Forest killed after tree falls on popular trail

Two hikers tragically killed when dead tree fell on popular Lena Lake trail in Olympic National Forest. Third hiker survived the deadly incident.

January 18

Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

January 18

Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park

Construction workers made an incredible discovery at Dinosaur National Monument when parking lot work unearthed fossils believed to belong to the Diplodocus.

January 16

National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.

December 15

Smoking and vaping may be banned at one state's most popular beaches and parks: Here's why

Starting in January 2027, New Hampshire Senate Bill 596 proposes a comprehensive smoking and vaping ban at Hampton Beach State Park, with official enforcement.

December 12

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.

December 12

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.

December 11

Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image

Environmental group files lawsuit challenging Trump's decision to replace winning national park photo with his face on 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.

December 10

Experienced hiker rescued after getting trapped in quicksand at Utah's Arches National Park

Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.