Parks - Page 10

April 22, 2023

Deadliest national parks in America revealed

The deadliest national parks, based on National Park Service data, are located across the U.S. More than 2,000 visitors died at national parks from 2014 to 2021, according to records.

April 18, 2023

Toddler invades White House grounds by slipping through fence: 'Curious young visitor'

A toddler briefly entered the White House grounds through the fence on Tuesday. After security systems were triggered, Secret Service members reunited the child with its parents.

March 28, 2023

Millions of daffodils bloom suddenly in NYC: Tribute to 9/11 victims is world's 'largest living memorial'

The Daffodil Project in New York City, which began in the weeks after the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks, has grown into "the world's largest living memorial."

March 15, 2023

Lucky Arkansas man finds 3.29-carat brown diamond at state park

Murfreesboro, Arkansas resident David Anderson found a 3.29-carat brown diamond at the Crater of Diamonds State Park earlier this month. He has found over 400 gems since 2007.

February 23, 2023

Yosemite National Park El Capitan rockfall caught on video

A massive rockfall was caught on video earlier this week at northern California's Yosemite National Park. White clouds are seen emanating from the side of El Capitan.

February 22, 2023

Man dies hiking in Texas national park after experiencing chest pains

A 56-year-old man died on Saturday afternoon while hiking with a scout troop in a Texas national park. He had been experiencing chest pains before receiving CPR.

February 20, 2023

4-foot alligator rescued from New York City lake

A 4-foot alligator was removed from Prospect Park Lake in Brooklyn, New York, early Sunday morning before being taken to the Bronx Zoo for treatment.

February 18, 2023

'Celebrity' owl escapes from NYC zoo, amazes officials by catching prey on its own, surviving in Central Park

An owl that escaped from a New York City zoo has become a local celebrity in Central Park and has been seen catching prey on its own and maneuvering freely around the park.

February 10, 2023

Death Valley park rangers save hikers in heroic rescues

Rangers at Death Valley National Park rescued two hikers last Sunday in separate incidents, including one where an Illinois woman broke her leg and tore her ACL.

February 1, 2023

Family of woman decapitated in Utah national park by swinging gate to get $10M in damages

A judge ruled Monday that the U.S. will give more than $10 million in damages to the family of 25-year-old Esther Nakajjigo after she was killed in Utah's Arches National Park in 2020.