First Grizzly Bear Of The Season Spotted In Yellowstone National Park
The first grizzly bear of the spring season was spotted in Yellowstone National Park on March 9.
- By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2026
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“Report Card” Measures Congress Members’ Commitment To Wildlife Conservation
Defenders of Wildlife released its 2025 Conservation Report Card for the 119th Congress, measuring members’ commitment to upholding federal laws that protect wildlife conservation during its first session.
- By NPT Staff - March 10th, 2026
Lawmakers File Amicus Brief Opposing Trump’s Plans For Independence Arch
Six Democratic lawmakers have filed an amicus brief in federal court opposing President Trump's plan to erect a 250-foot "Independence Arch" on federal parkland in Washington, D.C.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026
Fireworks To Return To Mount Rushmore National Memorial After Five-Year Pause
Fireworks will return to Mount Rushmore National Memorial this year after a five-year pause.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026
Mountain Goat Populations Have Declined By 45 Percent Across Glacier National Park
Mountain goat populations have decreased by 45 percent Glacier National Park, according to a 12-year citizen science monitoring effort.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026
Mushroom Pool: The Subtle Spring With The Spectacular Story
Despite being apparently unremarkable compared to other Yellowstone hot springs, Mushroom Pool is the site of an extraordinary scientific discovery that has had a global impact and also shaped how research is done in the world’s first national park.
- By Yellowstone Volcano Observatory - March 9th, 2026
Library Of Congress Acquires Early Drawing Of Yosemite Valley
The Library of Congress has acquired one of the earliest known drawings of Yosemite Valley and a rare companion lithograph, both created by artist Thomas Almond Ayres in 1855.
- By NPT Staff - March 9th, 2026
A Day In The Park: Banff National Park
The United States is not the only country to host national park units. Canada is also home to some pretty spectacular national parks of their own. Banff National Park in Alberta Province is one of those park units.
- By Rebecca Latson - March 9th, 2026
North Kaibab Trail At Grand Canyon National Park Seriously Damaged By Debris Flows
Debris flows in the wake of the Dragon Bravo fire at Grand Canyon National Park last year heavily damaged sections of the North Kaibab Trail, which will require some significant rebuilding in places this spring.
- By NPT Staff - March 8th, 2026
Conservation Organizations Urge Rejection Of Development Near Yosemite
Conservation groups have submitted a letter urging Mariposa County in California to reject a housing development that they say would lead to increased traffic and harm Yosemite National Park’s natural resources, among other issues.
- By NPT Staff - March 6th, 2026
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