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Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

May 20, 2026

Woman stunned to unearth 3-carat diamond at state park after heartbreaking year

A grieving Pennsylvania woman, Keshia Smith, unearthed a 3.09-carat diamond at Arkansas' Crater of Diamonds State Park after losing her son and father.

Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule

May 16, 2026

Trump shares stunning photos of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, says project is ahead of schedule

Trump shares photos of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, saying the upgraded project should be completed before July Fourth in time for America's 250th anniversary.

Iconic 'secret' waterfall now limits access as crowds push park to breaking point

May 11, 2026

Iconic 'secret' waterfall now limits access as crowds push park to breaking point

The beautiful Burney Falls in California now requires advance reservations after visitor numbers roughly doubled since 2015, pushing the park beyond capacity.

Body of missing hiker discovered off trail as investigators probe rare deadly bear encounter

May 8, 2026

Body of missing hiker discovered off trail as investigators probe rare deadly bear encounter

Glacier National Park officials say a missing hiker was found dead with injuries consistent with a bear attack on the Mt. Brown Trail in Montana.

Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama

May 7, 2026

Trump takes motorcade into Reflecting Pool, blasts past ‘$38M disaster’ fix under Obama

Trump reveals he chose "American Flag Blue" as the new color for the Reflecting Pool's surface during a National Mall restoration inspection Thursday.

Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured

May 5, 2026

Bear attack in Yellowstone National Park leaves 2 hikers injured

Two hikers were injured in a bear attack Monday on the Mystic Falls Trail near Yellowstone's Old Faithful, prompting trail and campsite closures.

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

April 30, 2026

2 mystery deaths at Zion National Park prompt urgent questions about visitor safety

Two hikers have died within days of each other at Utah's Zion National Park, sparking renewed concerns about the risks of desert hiking and steep trails.

White House yanks CEO's nomination to lead National Park Service after he opts out of consideration

April 28, 2026

White House yanks CEO's nomination to lead National Park Service after he opts out of consideration

President Donald Trump's pick for National Park Service director, Scott Socha, of Delaware North, has withdrawn himself from consideration for the post.

'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says

April 26, 2026

'Discriminatory' National Park fee plan slammed by Democrats turns into conservation win, Burgum says

Secretary Doug Burgum's national park pricing plan for foreign visitors has raised over $2 million in new revenue despite Democratic opposition, DOI says.

Here’s how to do the Smoky Mountains without traffic and crowds

April 24, 2026

Here’s how to do the Smoky Mountains without traffic and crowds

Sevierville, Dolly Parton's hometown near Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is a hidden gem for dog-friendly glamping and outdoor adventures.