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September 22, 2019

Washington Monument elevator briefly breaks down after years of elevator renovations

Days after it reopened to the public, the elevator inside the Washington Monument temporarily broke down on Saturday, park officials said.

September 17, 2019

Tourists arrested at Yellowstone National Park's Old Faithful geyser for 'thermal trespassing'

Two men are in hot water for getting too close to the hot water.

September 7, 2019

Arizona hiker falls to her death while climbing Yosemite National Park's Half Dome

A hike plunged to her death ascending the iconic granite cliffs of Half Dome in Yosemite National Park, officials said.

August 27, 2019

3 injured after 'substantial' rock falls 3,000 feet from mountain in Utah national park

Three people were injured, including one who was hospitalized, after a “substantial piece of rock” fell about 3,000 feet off a mountain in Zion National Park in Utah Monday evening. 

August 26, 2019

Crocodile shocks anglers, snatches catch off the line

A hungry crocodile made sure a pair of anglers did not get too far with their catch.

August 24, 2019

Girl sends back 'souvenir' rock, apology letter to national park

A young girl with a good heart sent a letter last week to officials at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee after she felt guilty for taking home a “souvenir.”

August 23, 2019

Video captures Yellowstone bison ramming rental car during stampede

Next time, get the insurance.

August 21, 2019

Girl apologizes to National Park Service for taking a rock home, sends adorable letter

“I loved it so much, I wanted to have a souvenir to come home with me.”

August 19, 2019

Yellowstone tourist walks dangerously close to Old Faithful, allegedly flips off disapproving crowd

This tourist is in some serious hot water. Figuratively speaking.

August 16, 2019

National Park Service says Washington Monument will reopen Sept. 19 after three years of renovations

The Washington Monument will reopen to the public next month after more than three years of renovations, the National Park Service announced Friday.