Firefighters Battle Blaze In Joshua Tree National Park
Crews from several agencies battled a wildfire that broke out Friday in Joshua Tree National Park.
- By Jan Childs - May 31st, 2025 10:52am
Woman Swept Away By River In Sequoia National Park
A woman is missing in Sequoia National Park after she was swept away in cold, swift river waters.
- By Jan Childs - May 31st, 2025 10:08am
Night Hikes, Canoe Trips And Fishing Among Summer Programs At Big Thicket National Preserve
Visitors can explore Big Thicket National Preserve in Texas this summer with a variety of free ranger-led programs for all ages and abilities.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park Adds New Summer, Fall Programs
Visitors to the Smokies this summer and fall will find a slate of new family friendly programs, including some with American Sign Language interpreters.
- By Jan Childs - May 30th, 2025 8:25am
Appalachian Trail Grant Money
Up to $400,000 in grant money is available to organizations and projects working to protect and conserve areas around the Appalachian Trail.
- By Jan Childs - May 30th, 2025 2:30am
Amid Damage From Helene, Hellbenders May Get Endangered Species Listing
The fight to save the hellbender illustrates the role national parks can play in saving species like this one from extinction.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 30th, 2025 2:30am
Historic Kīlauea Observation Deck Reopens At Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
A historic observation deck that provides panoramic views of the summit of Hawaii's Kīlauea volcano is open again, seven years after it closed.
- By Jan Childs - May 29th, 2025 8:57am
Where To See The Sea Turtles This Summer
Summer is sea turtle nesting season along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and national parks are a great place to catch a glimpse of these iconic sea creatures.
- By Jan Childs - May 29th, 2025 2:30am
Yellowstone National Park Reports First Wildfire of 2025
A small creeping wildfire sparked by lightning along the western edge of Yellowstone National Park was quickly controlled by park firefighters.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 28th, 2025 7:18pm
Wildfire Breaks Out At Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve In Alaska
Smokejumpers deployed to battle a wildfire at Yukon-Charley Rivers National Preserve along the border of eastern Alaska and Canada.
- By Jan Childs - May 28th, 2025 12:30pm
