National Parks - Page 9

January 18, 2026

Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park

Construction workers made an incredible discovery at Dinosaur National Monument when parking lot work unearthed fossils believed to belong to the Diplodocus.

January 16, 2026

National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.

December 15, 2025

Smoking and vaping may be banned at one state's most popular beaches and parks: Here's why

Starting in January 2027, New Hampshire Senate Bill 596 proposes a comprehensive smoking and vaping ban at Hampton Beach State Park, with official enforcement.

December 12, 2025

Ancient lake returns to California's Death Valley after vanishing thousands of years ago

Record rainfall transforms Death Valley's Badwater Basin into a rare shallow lake after months of heavy storms hit the California national park.

December 12, 2025

National park gift shops are ordered to purge bias-driven DEI and woke merchandise

America's national parks must review merchandise for DEI compliance by Dec. 19 under a new Trump administration order targeting diversity programs in federal agencies.

December 11, 2025

Environmental group sues Trump for replacing national park pass photo with his own image

Environmental group files lawsuit challenging Trump's decision to replace winning national park photo with his face on 2026 America the Beautiful Pass.

December 10, 2025

Experienced hiker rescued after getting trapped in quicksand at Utah's Arches National Park

Seasoned hiker shares harrowing survival story after being stuck knee-deep in quicksand during freezing temperatures at the famous Utah national park.

December 7, 2025

Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth

Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.

November 29, 2025

Interior secretary shares insight on state of US Park Police after DC shooting

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses unlocking American energy, the U.S. Park Police and making national parks affordable on ‘Saturday in America.’

November 26, 2025

New national park passes put 'American families first' while tripling entry fees for some

New "America the Beautiful passes" launch Jan. 1, 2026, offering $80 annual access for U.S. residents, while nonresidents will pay $250 for national parks.