National Parks - Page 51

June 17, 2022

Nature's forces on display in Yellowstone flood

Yellowstone National Park suffered a frightening flood this week as warm rains combined with a rapidly melting snowpack to overwhelm waterways.

June 16, 2022

Yellowstone flood: photos show damage as surrounding communities assess economic impact

After historic flooding from Yellowstone River began receding, surrounding communities were bracing for economic impact at the height of tourist season.

June 16, 2022

California man found dead in Death Valley after car ran out of gas, officials say

Death Valley tourists found a 67-year-old California man dead this week after his car ran 'out of gas' during an extreme heat wave, the National Park Service says.

June 16, 2022

California considering listing iconic Joshua tree as threatened

California lawmakers are considering listing the western Joshua tree as an endangered species. The state feels this will make it harder for residents to remove the trees.

June 16, 2022

Vice explores ‘white supremacist’ roots of U.S. National Parks, links them to Nazi Germany

A Wednesday Vice News report delved into the alleged racist roots of the U.S. National Parks system as well as the U.S. wilderness and recreation movements.

June 16, 2022

Yellowstone River receding; Billings flood warning canceled

Water levels in Yellowstone National Park's Yellowstone River have receded after surging to historic levels. Streets and bridges were washed away in the event.

June 15, 2022

Rare Yellowstone closure from historic floods spells hardship for 'gateway' towns

After massive flooding threatens to keep parts of Yellowstone National Park closed for the summer, local residents and business owners fear the economic impact

June 15, 2022

Parts of Yellowstone could remain closed for 'substantial length' after flooding

Yellowstone National Park said historic flooding would shutter northern parts of the park for a "substantial length," and that infrastructure had been damaged.

June 14, 2022

Black bear euthanized after attacking family at Tennessee campground, injuring mother and daughter

National Park Service officials said they euthanized a black bear that had broken into a family's tent in Tennessee and injured a mother and her daughter.

June 14, 2022

Woman drowns after falling into Colorado River

A 47-year-old Tennessee woman was found dead after falling into the Colorado River at Grand Canyon National Park in Arizona. She was starting a boating trip.