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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park's Chain of Craters-Kalapana Road Turning Into Evacuation Route

Work to reopen a road in Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park that has been closed by lava flows for 41 of the 53 years it has existed is under way to create an evacuation route through the park should Highway 130 be overrun by lava from the ongoing Kīlauea Volcano eruption.

Fears Grow That Interior Secretary Zinke Will End Every Kid A Park Program

A program that has sent millions of fourth graders and their families to national parks and other public land since the Every Kid In A Park program was launched in 2015 by the Obama administration could be ended by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, according to an organization that considers the initiative crucial to teaching youth the wonders of the outdoors and building tomorrow's public lands advocates and stewards.

Rocky Mountain National Park Celebrates International Migratory Bird Day With Special Events

With 2018 recognized as The Year Of The Bird, it should come as no surprise that some national parks are planning special activities to mark International Migratory Bird Day. At Rocky Mountain National Park, staff have scheduled two special events that visitors can take part in.

Wild Treasures Supports Wildlife And Natural Resource Conservation In Grand Teton

Grand Teton National Park anchors the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem, where native flora and fauna interact much as they have for thousands of years in one of the largest intact temperate ecological systems on Earth. Grand Teton is a place where stunning landscapes, fabled wildlife, mindful stewardship, and the latest science come together to create an immersive visitor experience that forges connections with far-reaching resonance. Park visitors and supporters become curators, keepers, and custodians of a cherished legacy.