National Parks - Page 60

Michigan woman lives in a van, plans to visit every national park

June 23, 2021

Michigan woman lives in a van, plans to visit every national park

Jasmine Wilson, 28, from Battle Creek, Michigan, has been living in her renovated van since Dec. 1, 2020.

Brothers claim they broke record in Yosemite for longest highline

June 21, 2021

Brothers claim they broke record in Yosemite for longest highline

Two brothers from San Francisco say they have set a record for the longest highline ever walked in both Yosemite National Park and California, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.

Paddleboarder spots moose swimming next to him

June 15, 2021

Paddleboarder spots moose swimming next to him

It’s always more fun to swim with a friend.

Crowds are swarming to national parks after a year of lockdowns

June 15, 2021

Crowds are swarming to national parks after a year of lockdowns

There’s an epidemic of post-pandemic visitors at national parks.

Trail limits set in this state park over heat-related rescues

June 12, 2021

Trail limits set in this state park over heat-related rescues

California's Anza-Borrego Desert State Park announced on Tuesday that it would limit trail access due to excessive heat after two hikers were airlifted out last weekend.

Yellowstone introduces autonomous shuttles

June 11, 2021

Yellowstone introduces autonomous shuttles

Yellowstone National Park announced Wednesday that it is testing its first autonomous electric shuttle.

Utah woman who fell while canyoneering in Zion National Park identified

June 9, 2021

Utah woman who fell while canyoneering in Zion National Park identified

Authorities on Tuesday identified the 26-year-old woman who died after falling in a canyon at a U.S. national park in Utah over the weekend.

Woman, 26, dies in fall at Zion National Park

June 7, 2021

Woman, 26, dies in fall at Zion National Park

A 26-year-old woman has died after falling in a canyon at a U.S. national park in Utah, officials said.

Alaska National Guard rescues 12 from glacier in high-altitude operation: report

June 4, 2021

Alaska National Guard rescues 12 from glacier in high-altitude operation: report

After a four-day delay because of weather issues, an Alaska National Guard crew this week rescued 12 mountaineers who were stranded on a glacier, according to a report.

California hiker dies after falling 500 feet at Sequoia National Park

June 2, 2021

California hiker dies after falling 500 feet at Sequoia National Park

The 56-year-old San Jose resident was hiking with two other people when he fell from near the summit of Mount Russell on the eastern edge of the park, according to the National Parks Service.