The Views From Grand Canyon's North Rim Have Survived, But Not Much More
Nearly a year after fire roared across Grand Canyon National Park's North Rim, recovery is a slow-moving process.
- By Eric Jay Toll - May 22nd, 2026
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Boost In Humidity Aids Efforts To Contain Channel Islands National Park Fire
A significant boost in humidity has aided firefighters working to contain a wildfire on Santa Rosa Island at Channel Islands National, with containment nearing 50 percent around the blaze sparked by a stranded sailor's emergency flare.
- By NPT Staff - May 21st, 2026
Border Wall In Big Bend Would Be "Egregious Assault" On National Park System
Erecting a Southern border wall through Big Bend National Park would be “the most egregious assault” on the National Park System since a majestic Yosemite National Park valley was flooded by a dam’s construction more than a century ago, a group of retired Big Bend superintendents told Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2026
Hit And Miss With Shenandoah’s Lodges
During her week’s visit to Shenandoah National Park in Virginia, Traveler contributing photographer and writer Rebecca Latson stayed in all three of the park’s lodges and writes about her experiences in each lodge.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 21st, 2026
Five Of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places Of 2026 Are Tied To National Parks
Five of the 11 most endangered historic places on the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s 2026 list are tied to national park sites.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026
Proposed Bill Maintains Park Service Funding But Reduces Funding For EPA
A draft Interior funding bill for 2027 maintains recent levels of funding for the National Park Service but cuts funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by 20 percent, angering conservation groups.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026
Ticks Likely To Cause More Issues At National Parks In Northeast And Midwest This Year
Recent findings show that 50-60 percent of ticks in the United States now carry Lyme disease bacteria, meaning they may cause more problems for summer visitors to national parks this year.
- By NPT Staff - May 20th, 2026
Legislation Will Provide $44.79 Million For Wetland Conservation For Migratory Birds
The North American Wetlands Conservation Act will provide $44.79 million in funding to conserve, restore, or enhance 185,203 acres of critical wetland and upland habitat for migratory birds across the United States.
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- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026
Heatwaves Have Led To Declining Coral Reefs In National Parks In Hawai’i
Marine heatwaves leading to coral bleaching events have caused a significant decline in coral reefs within and adjacent to three national park sites in Hawai'i, according to a 2026 USGS study.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026
Wildlife Crossings Included In Bipartisan Transportation Bill
Funding for wildlife crossings has been included in a bipartisan transportation bill that the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee plans to introduce to the House in the coming weeks.
- By NPT Staff - May 19th, 2026
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