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July 28, 2022

7-year-old girl dies in Smoky Mountain park when tree falls on tent

A large red maple tree fell on a tent in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountain National Park on Wednesday, killing a 7-year-old girl who was visiting from Georgia with family.

July 27, 2022

Bodies recovered from Glacier National Park

Multiple bodies were recovered this week after climbing accidents in Glacier National Park. Two of the men found dead were considered to be expert climbers.

July 13, 2022

Majority of Yellowstone roadways, backcountry reopens after flooding

The majority of Yellowstone National Park's roadways and backcountry will be open on Wednesday. This comes after historic flooding in June damaged much of the park.

July 12, 2022

California firefighters make progress on Yosemite wildfire threatening sequoias

Firefighters in California reportedly made progress on the Washburn Fire on Monday. The wildfire is threatening a grove of Yosemite National Park's giant sequoias.

July 11, 2022

Florida park shuts down after police spot 'aggressive alligator'

Palm Island Boardwalk park in Florida was forced to close after a visitor encountered an "aggressive alligator" Sunday, according to the Mount Dora Police Department.

July 8, 2022

Man found dead at White Sands National Park

A man was found dead off-trail at New Mexico's White Sands National Park on Tuesday. His car was located by park rangers over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.

June 24, 2022

Flash flooding in Utah's Capitol Reef National Park washes away vehicles, tourists airlifted to safety

Capitol Reef National Park in Utah became a dangerous area Thursday after thunderstorms and downpours caused flash flooding in the region and stranded visitors.

June 23, 2022

Austin police stop potential mass shooting after man allegedly brandishes gun, fires, in downtown Zilker Park

Joel Louis Garcia, a 34-year-old Austin man, allegedly brandished a firearm and fired it at multiple victims in a downtown park earlier this month.

June 23, 2022

Yellowstone National Park: Normal traffic counts cut by half after reopening

Yellowstone National Park's southern loop reopened with less than half of its normal visitor turnout, according to officials. Historic flooding has damaged the park.

June 22, 2022

Michigan state park closes swimming area following multiple near drownings

Following many near drownings at Grand Haven State Park in Michigan the swimming area will now be closing. Water conditions for swimming will be reevaluated on Wednesday.