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Opinion July 11

Make America Beautiful Again: Let’s restore our natural legacy from sea to shining sea

A new bipartisan commission aims to restore America's conservation legacy by uniting leaders to protect natural beauty and expand outdoor heritage

US June 27

Alligator mauls woman canoeing as Florida urges vacationers to avoid disaster with safety tips

Florida Fish and Wildlife details fatal alligator attack on Michigan canoeist and launches GatorWise campaign to educate residents on safely sharing waterways with alligators

Parks June 2

Suspicious incendiary device found near Blue Ridge Parkway prompts evacuation

Rangers and multiple agencies responded to a suspicious device on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, leading to evacuations and a temporary closure.

VIDEO May 4

Minnesota man unearths precious diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas

Minnesota resident David DeCook recently found a glimmering 3.81-carat brown diamond during a visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park. (Source: KMSP)

Police and Law Enforcement April 24

Mother of 4 falls to her death while hiking at state park with her kids

A mother hiking with three of her children and family members died on Wednesday after falling 50 to 75 feet at the Purgatory Chasm State Reservation in Massachusetts.

VIDEO April 13

Coal is a 'triple win' and Trump understands that, Doug Burgum says

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses President Trump's executive order to boost coal production, why coal is crucial to American energy independence and swearing in DJ Daniel as a U.S. Park Police officer.

Politics March 26

Cutting the 'green tape': Conservation group offers top 10 ways for Dept of Interior to streamline

PERC, a market-solutions based conservation group, is recommending 10 top initiatives for the Interior Department to cut "green tape."

Arizona February 15, 2025

Dead California man, car parts found 1,000 feet below Grand Canyon's South Rim

The body of a California man, a car, and various car parts were found 1,000 feet below Grand Canyon's South Rim.

Travel February 10, 2025

Archaeologists unearth 2,000-year-old mask mold believed to depict Medusa

Archaeologists have discovered a mask mold believed to depict Medusa at Valley of the Temples Archaeological Park in in Sicily, Italy. The park is open to visitors on weekdays.

VIDEO February 6, 2025

US energy dominance will end Russia and Iran wars, Trump interior secretary says

Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum discusses President Donald Trump's plan for a 'National Park of American Heroes' on 'The Story.'

Politics December 24, 2024

Trump plans to undo Obama’s ‘insulting’ rename of Mt. McKinley; ‘Awful idea’ says Alaska Republican

President-elect Trump pledged to rename Denali back to Mount McKinley, catching heat from Alaskan lawmakers, including in his own Republican Party.