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August 25, 2021

Indiana man survives bear attack in Alaska by deploying bear spray

An Indiana man was attacked by a grizzly bear with her cubs at Denali National Park this week but was able to fend the animal off with bear spray and walk 1.5 miles to get help.

August 20, 2021

California mystery: Autopsy fails to reveal cause of death for family and dog found dead on hiking trial

A family friend reported the California family missing Monday night after they failed to return from the one-day hike and Gerrish, a software engineer, missed work.

August 18, 2021

National Park Service reinstates mask mandate

The U.S. National Park Service (NPS) announced Monday that it was reinstating its nationwide face mask mandate.

August 16, 2021

Bear in Alaska slides down waterfall trying to catch fish in viral video

This bear isn’t having the best day.

August 10, 2021

Dixie Fire becomes largest single wildfire in California history

California's Dixie Fire has become the largest single wildfire in state history.

August 9, 2021

Moose charges directly at park-goer filming it

They’re quicker than they look.

August 8, 2021

Bear opens 8 car doors in Colorado town in 1 night: 'Lock all your windows and doors'

Bears can’t pick locks.

August 7, 2021

California father drowns at Lake Powell after saving his child

A California man drowned at Lake Powell in Glen Canyon national recreation area on Thursday after jumping in the water to save his child who was struggling to stay afloat.

August 6, 2021

Excessive heat in Grand Canyon forces warnings for parkgoers

Travelers are being warned to avoid Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park on Friday due to excessive heat.

August 4, 2021

National Parks Service to offer fee-free days in August

In recognition of "Great American Outdoors Day," the Department of the Interior is waiving entrance fees Wednesday at all fee-collecting public lands managed by the department.