January 20, 2018 National parks open or closed? In shutdown, it's hit or miss New York's governor has said he'll try to find state funding to open the Statue of Liberty to visitors in spite of the shutdown, just part of the parks drama arising from the stalemate in D.C.
December 4, 2017 National Park lovers should applaud Trump's monument decision Protecting our most beautiful places is important. But we don’t have to lock people out to do it.
September 29, 2017 Rock climber falls in Yosemite Park in third incident in one week A rock climber fell Friday in Yosemite National Park and had to be airlifted out of the area, reports said.
September 26, 2017 Search under way for couple missing in Joshua Tree National Park A search is underway in Joshua Tree National Park for a California couple reported missing Friday after they didn’t return from their hike.
September 26, 2017 Total solar eclipse expected to send 'record crowds' to U.S. National Parks, say officials Officials expect visitors to flood the 21 National Parks located in the path of totality.
July 5, 2017 Florida man falls to death at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon A Florida man died Tuesday after he fell up to 70 feet down a steep cliff in Crater Lake National Park, FOX 12 Oregon reported.
July 5, 2017 Visitor misbehavior on display as US parks agency turns 100 Tourist John Gleason crept through the grass, four small children close behind, inching toward a bull elk with antlers like small trees at the edge of a meadow in Yellowstone National Park.
May 30, 2017 Christian geologist sues Grand Canyon for religious discrimination A Christian geologist-turned-creationist, who claims Grand Canyon National Park barred his request to obtain rocks from the Park based on his religious beliefs, is suing on claims of religious discrimination.
May 23, 2017 Human-made noise disrupting the serenity of natural parks, impacting wildlife, study says According to a new study, more and more Americans venturing out into the country’s wild places in search of peace and quiet and realizing that the woods, mountains, canyons and other natural wonders aren’t so peaceful or quiet anymore.
May 17, 2017 Yellowstone doesn’t want tourists endangering wildlife with selfies As Yellowstone opens for its summer season, the national park is asking visitors to make a pledge.
