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October 30, 2023

Tarantula on road in Death Valley National Park is blamed for crash involving camper, motorcycle

A motorcyclist was injured in Death Valley National Park after crashing into a couple's camper van when they braked suddenly to avoid hitting a tarantula.

October 24, 2023

German tourist found alive 3 days after disappearing in Zimbabwe national park

A German tourist who went missing in Zimbabwe's Matusadona National Park has been found alive and in "good health" after three days, according to authorities.

October 22, 2023

Air France pilot falls 1,000 feet to death in California's Sequoia National Park

Rescuers in California's Sequoia and Kings National Park recovered the body of Tom Gerbier on Thursday from an area near Mt. Whitney known as "The Notch."

October 16, 2023

Man who survived grizzly attack bears message for beast after surgery gives him new face

Rudy Noorlander, 61, put his newly constructed lower jaw and unthinkably positive attitude on display five weeks after he was critically injured by a 10-foot-fall grizzly bear

October 14, 2023

Fat Bear Week winner crowned in landslide victory: An 'annual celebration' of success

The winner of Fat Bear Week 2023 has been crowned. Grazer is a first-time champion who has successfully raised two litters of cubs; she is known for her aggressive behavior.

October 13, 2023

Theodore Roosevelt National Park to remove nearly half its bison population

National park officials are preparing to gather and remove about 300 bison from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in North Dakota, rehoming them to Native tribes.

October 13, 2023

Grand Canyon 'love locks' put wildlife in danger, park says

Grand Canyon National Park Staff warned parkgoers that the practice of placing "love locks" on fencing can be a dangerous hazard for condors.

October 12, 2023

Lake Mead officials warn of rare but deadly brain-eating amoeba found present in hot springs

Lake Mead National Recreation Area officials warned visitors that the amoeba has been found in hot springs.

October 11, 2023

Colorado hiker missing nearly 2 weeks in Rocky Mountain National Park; large-scale search suspended

Chad Pallansch, 49, of Fort Collins, Colorado, was reported overdue on Sept. 28 in Rocky Mountain National Park and is still considered a missing person.

October 10, 2023

Northern Lights cast a green glow above Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park

Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park is lit with a stunning green glow as the Northern Lights put on a beautiful display in the early morning hours.