Blue Ridge Parkway Ramps Up For Summer, But Beware Of Helene Damage
Blue Ridge Parkway sites open for the summer, but there's still extensive damage from Helene.
- By Jan Childs - May 23rd, 2025 10:04am
Public Urged To Report National Park Placards That Disparage Americans Or Detracts From Scenic Grandeur
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum hopes to enlist the public in identifying interpretive materials in the National Park System that disparage Americans past or living or which contain content that detracts from viewpoints of scenic grandeur.
What To Know About Rip Currents At National Parks And Seashores This Summer
Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at national seashores and national lakeshores are warning of something that might not be as familiar: Rip currents.
- By Jan Childs - May 23rd, 2025 2:30am
Restoration Of Cape Hatteras Light Reveals Structural Cracks
Most homeowners who begin a repair project on an old home aren't terribly surprised when they discover a bigger problem than they expected. That's somewhat the case with the restoration of the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, where workers have discovered some structural issues they didn't expect.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 23rd, 2025 2:30am
House Bill Drops Public Lands Sales, But Seen As Harmful To Parks, Wildlife
While a massive budget reconciliation bill passed by the House no longer contains a provision to allow for federal lands to be sold, critics say it contains provisions damaging to the National Park Service, wildlife, and the environment in general.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 10:52am
Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground Closed For Renovations
Great Basin National Park’s Lower Lehman Creek Campground has closed to facilitate a major renovation and expansion expected to improve the visitor experience and expand year-round camping opportunities in the park.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 2:30am
UPDATE | National Park Rangers Grappling With Burnout
It's not even Memorial Day, but some National Park Service rangers are saying burnout is becoming a problem.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 2:30am
Memorial Day Weekend To Be Crowded In The National Parks
Be sure to pack your patience if you're heading to a national park over Memorial Day Weekend, as many parks are expecting crowds.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 22nd, 2025 2:00am
New Recycling Program Set Up In Grand Teton National Park
Just in time for Memorial Day Weekend, a new approach to recycling litter and waste has been set up in Grand Teton National Park at the Colter Bay Campground.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2025 2:30am
Exploring The Parks | Chumash Heritage National Marine Sanctuary
In this newest sanctuary, NOAA partners with an Indigenous tribe to protect vital marine habitat and sacred places.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 21st, 2025 2:30am
