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July 27, 2022

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem Mount Rushmore fireworks appeal is denied by federal court

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem attempted to overturn the National Park Service's decision to refuse to hold a firework display at Mount Rushmore. A federal court dismissed her appeal.

July 27, 2022

Bodies recovered from Glacier National Park

Multiple bodies were recovered this week after climbing accidents in Glacier National Park. Two of the men found dead were considered to be expert climbers.

July 26, 2022

More remains found at Lake Mead, National Park Service says

More human remains were recovered in Nevada's Lake Mead National Recreation Area on Monday afternoon. This marks the third such discovery in recent months.

July 25, 2022

California’s largest wildfire of the year burns near Yosemite

The Oak Fire in California has burned more than 16,000 acres and prompted evacuations and an emergency declaration from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

July 25, 2022

Tennessee to host free storytelling festival at national park in September

Tennessee's Big South Fork National River and Recreational Area is hosting a "Haunting in the Hills" storytelling festival in September.

July 24, 2022

Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite

California's Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park grew in size Saturday, with Gov. Gavin Newsom calling a state of emergency in Mariposa County due to effects of the fire.

July 23, 2022

Yosemite National Park wildfires explode in size, US takes emergency action to save sequoias

A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday forcing the evacuation of thousands of California residents.

July 23, 2022

Texas man found dead at Big Bend National Park trail

A 75-year-old Texas man was found dead on Thursday on a trail at Big Bend National Park. The National Park Service (NPS) said there was no obvious cause of death.

July 23, 2022

Iowa state park campground shooting leaves 3 dead, gunman also dead

A national park and its surrounding campgrounds in Iowa were shutdown Friday morning after reports of a triple homicide were reported to local authorities.

July 22, 2022

California's Yosemite National Park Wildfire which has been burning since July 7

The Yosemite National Park wildfire, which has been burning since July 7, has been slowly getting better. Firefighters say the fire is 79% contained.