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Yellowstone visitor that taunted bison arrested, officials say

August 3, 2018

Yellowstone visitor that taunted bison arrested, officials say

An Oregon man was arrested Thursday night after getting caught on video earlier this week “harassing a bison” in Yellowstone National Park, officials announced.

Yellowstone visitor taunts bison, prompts investigation for 'reckless' behavior

August 3, 2018

Yellowstone visitor taunts bison, prompts investigation for 'reckless' behavior

"Keep your distance from wildlife."

Tribe near Grand Canyon issues disaster declaration after extensive flooding

July 27, 2018

Tribe near Grand Canyon issues disaster declaration after extensive flooding

An American Indian tribe issued a disaster declaration Thursday after its tribal land deep in a gorge off the Grand Canyon saw extensive flooding earlier this month.

Yosemite closures due to Ferguson fire come at height of tourist season

July 25, 2018

Yosemite closures due to Ferguson fire come at height of tourist season

Yosemite officials say Yosemite Valley and Wawona are expected to remain closed until July 29.

Bison gores California woman at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

June 7, 2018

Bison gores California woman at Yellowstone National Park, officials say

A California woman was gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park on Wednesday, park officials said.

Two hikers die after falling from El Capitan in Yosemite, park officials say

June 3, 2018

Two hikers die after falling from El Capitan in Yosemite, park officials say

Two hikers died in California’s Yosemite National Park on Saturday morning while they were climbing El Capitan, officials said.

'Fire rainbow' spotted over Pinnacles National Park in California

April 27, 2018

'Fire rainbow' spotted over Pinnacles National Park in California

A runner spotted a “fire rainbow” over Pinnacles National Park in California, the National Weather Service, Bay Area announced on Wednesday.

Starbucks opens at Yosemite National Park despite petition

March 26, 2018

Starbucks opens at Yosemite National Park despite petition

It seems 25,000 signatures weren't enough to keep a Starbucks out of Yosemite.

Rising cacti theft sparks plant microchipping at Arizona national park

March 24, 2018

Rising cacti theft sparks plant microchipping at Arizona national park

Stealing the plants has become a lucrative business.

How many people actually die in national parks?

March 22, 2018

How many people actually die in national parks?

The risk of being hurt is low but real.