National Parks - Page 8

May 22

Washington doctor dies during Grand Canyon rim-to-rim hike at age 74

Beloved Washington doctor, Dr. Dennis Smith, died during a Grand Canyon hike. Known for his fitness and orthopedic work, his death may have been a freak accident, a colleague said.

May 12

Fatal fall in Washington’s North Cascades kills 3, leaves 1 survivor

Three climbers from Renton, Washington died while climbing a popular peak in North Cascades National Park over the weekend. A fourth climber survived.

May 7

Idaho police say truck crossed line before causing deadly tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park

Idaho State Police said the pickup truck involved in a deadly crash near Yellowstone National Park crossed the center line before hitting a tour van.

May 5

EXCLUSIVE: Cornyn bringing bill to enshrine Trump EO renaming refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray into law

Sen. John Cornyn wants to enshrine into the law the renaming of a national wildlife refuge after Jocelyn Nungaray so it can't be changed by future administrations.

May 5

Man finds 'candy-like' diamond while exploring Arkansas state park: 'Chance of a lifetime'

David DeCook, a resident of Minnesota, recently discovered a stunning 3.81-carat brown diamond while exploring Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park with his family.

May 2

Tour van crash near Yellowstone National Park leaves 7 dead, police say

Seven people have died after a tour van and pickup truck collided on a highway near Yellowstone National Park, according to Idaho State Police.

May 2

Tour van collision near Yellowstone National Park leaves 7 dead

Footage shows aftermath of crash between tour van and pickup truck along U.S. Highway 20 near Henry's Lake State Park in eastern Idaho. (Credit: Roger Merrill/TMX)

April 24

Texas wildlife refuge renamed for murdered 12-year-old, Jocelyn Nungaray, unveils signage: 'Her life mattered'

The Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge became the Jocelyn Nungaray National Wildlife Refuge on Thursday to honor the life of the 12-year-old girl who was brutally murdered last year.

April 20, 2025

American Culture Quiz: Test yourself on classic cars, perfect pitches and timeless TV

The American Culture Quiz is a weekly test of our unique national traits, trends, history and people. This time, test your knowledge of classic cars, perfect pitches and timeless TV.

March 31, 2025

Tourists question if simple act is 'illegal' amid cherry blossom season, park ranger reveals answer

Fox News Digital asked travelers in Washington, D.C., if it is "illegal" to touch or pick the cherry blossoms in bloom. Tourists shared thoughts as an NPS ranger revealed the answer.