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November 25

Backyard birding is booming — here are must-have gifts topping wish lists this season

Backyard birding is booming — here are meaningful bird-themed gifts inspired by the cardinal's symbolism of love and hope. These may make great gift ideas for nature lovers this holiday season.

November 20

Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers at Yellowstone cited a visitor caught on camera approaching a wild wolf pack and sprayed them with an unknown substance.

November 20

American trucker says transporting Capitol Christmas tree 3,000 miles to Washington, DC, is 'huge honor'

Arizona truck driver Michael Porter has embarked on an epic 3,000-mile journey to deliver Capitol Christmas Tree "Silver Belle" from Nevada to Washington D.C.

November 8

Man dies at Grand Canyon after slipping over edge, falling more than 100 feet, sheriff's office says

A 65-year-old man was found deceased in Grand Canyon West this week after he "slipped and fell over the edge," the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said.

October 28

Yosemite rangers bust outlaw jumpers off El Cap — zero tolerance, shutdown or not

The National Park Service announced BASE jumping convictions in Yosemite as law enforcement continues operations during the government shutdown with full ranger staffing.

October 23

4 US hotspots just made National Geographic’s top destinations list

National Geographic highlights must-visit U.S. destinations for 2026, featuring Theodore Roosevelt National Park, renovated Route 66 attractions, Maui tourism and Pittsburgh culture.

October 22

Dad finds 13-year-old son dead after 200-foot fall from bluff inside popular National Park site

Arkansas teen Kayleb Lynn Eddings was found dead by his father after falling 200 feet near Brewer Bluff at Buffalo National River over the weekend.

October 14

Squatters, BASE jumpers take over Yosemite National Park amid shutdown: report

Federal shutdown creates enforcement gap at Yosemite National Park, leading to unauthorized camping, illegal BASE jumping and climbing violations.

October 3

Rising climbing star plunges to death from Yosemite's El Capitan mid-livestream

Alaskan climber Balin Miller, 23, died in a tragic fall from El Capitan at Yosemite National Park during a livestreamed climbing accident on Wednesday.

September 10

America's national parks are at a crossroads. Here's how Congress can protect them

The Legacy Restoration Fund expires in September 2025, prompting lawmakers to introduce the America the Beautiful Act to continue vital national park investments.