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Former youth pastor, Vegas yoga instructor charged in wife's mystery death kills himself in custody: officials

June 26, 2026

Former youth pastor, Vegas yoga instructor charged in wife's mystery death kills himself in custody: officials

Murder suspect David Vander Meer died in custody days after U.S. Marshals arrested him for allegedly killing his wife at Zion National Park.

White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration

June 26, 2026

White House condemns 'targeted sabotage' of reflecting pool as repairs pushed past July 4 celebration

The National Park Service plans to drain the reflecting pool after Independence Day to repair damage from alleged vandalism, including cut sealant.

Lincoln Memorial's hidden 15,000-square-foot undercroft opens to the public after a century underground

June 24, 2026

Lincoln Memorial's hidden 15,000-square-foot undercroft opens to the public after a century underground

The Lincoln Memorial Undercroft, a 15,000-square-foot museum hidden beneath the iconic monument for 100 years, is now open to the public for free.

NPS investigates after 23-year-old reportedly swept over notorious Yosemite waterfall

June 23, 2026

NPS investigates after 23-year-old reportedly swept over notorious Yosemite waterfall

The National Park Service is investigating a 23-year-old male's apparent fatal fall at Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026.

Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures

June 21, 2026

Multiple hikers dead amid scorching Grand Canyon temperatures

Several individuals have passed away this month apparently in connection with the blazing hot temperatures that are impacting the Grand Canyon.

Climbing El Capitan while nearly blind: why Eitan Armon refused to sit around waiting for a cure

June 18, 2026

Climbing El Capitan while nearly blind: why Eitan Armon refused to sit around waiting for a cure

Eitan Armon, diagnosed as going blind at 20, climbed Yosemite's El Capitan with only 5% vision remaining, inspiring the new documentary "Looking Up."

A practical guide to not getting mauled by a bear while hiking or camping this summer

June 15, 2026

A practical guide to not getting mauled by a bear while hiking or camping this summer

Recent bear attacks in Glacier and Yellowstone parks highlight why hikers need proper preparation, bear spray and food storage in bear country.

Record-breaking daredevil who performed at Super Bowl with Madonna dies in BASE jumping tragedy

June 15, 2026

Record-breaking daredevil who performed at Super Bowl with Madonna dies in BASE jumping tragedy

Record-breaking daredevil Andy Lewis, known as 'Sketchy Andy,' died in a BASE jumping accident near Moab, Utah, during a tandem jump Sunday.

Hikers face urgent Grand Canyon heat warning after teen’s death on popular trail

June 15, 2026

Hikers face urgent Grand Canyon heat warning after teen’s death on popular trail

An 18-year-old hiker died on Grand Canyon's Bright Angel Trail in 109-degree heat. Now officials warn extreme temperatures can overwhelm healthy hikers.

Biden-appointed judge orders Trump to restore slavery, climate change references at national parks

June 14, 2026

Biden-appointed judge orders Trump to restore slavery, climate change references at national parks

A Biden-appointed judge ordered Trump's administration to restore national park exhibits on slavery and climate change removed under an executive order.