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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.

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.

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.'

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.

October 1, 2024

Virginia is first state to make leaf-peeping possible for colorblind guests in every park

Virginia is the first U.S. state to install special viewfinders so that park visitors who are colorblind can see leaves turning different colors this fall season.

August 25, 2024

On this day in history, August 25, 1916, National Park Service created under President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law on August 25, 1916, creating the National Park Service to oversee America's rapidly expanding system.

August 21, 2024

10 'most fun' states in America: Did your favorite make this list?

A new study revealed which states in the U.S. were the "most fun" based on a variety of key factors. See if your native state or favorite vacation spot made the list!

July 29, 2024

In Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, alligators swarm canal in viral video: 'Gators everywhere'

A Georgia man's encounter with a mass gathering of alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp has prompted researchers to investigate why there were so many in that particular area.

July 23, 2024

Hiker dies after running out of water near Utah state park in extreme heat

A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near Quail Creek State Park in southwestern Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a 106-degree Fahrenheit day, officials said.

July 16, 2024

Missing 75-year-old man found in Maine bog after 4 days

A 75-year-old man from Maine, Michael Altmaier, was located after being in the wild for four days, officials announced on Facebook Saturday morning.