From 125° Fahrenheit to 5°F and heavy snow, September in the National Park System is announcing its arrival in extremes.

A study of wildlife and humans at Cape Hatteras National Seashore on North Carolina's Outer Banks shows that restrictions of where visitors to the seashore can go help wildlife, particularly shorebirds.

A bear that's been following park staff and visitors at Oak Island in Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has prompted closure of the island to the public.

If you enjoy photographing sunrises, sunsets, and/or the stars in a national park, the Sunrise area of Mount Rainier National Park is definitely a must-see-and-photograph location you should place on your bucket list. You might or might not encounter long waits and large crowds, but it’s a good idea to prepare for the possibility, and bring along a mask or two for your safety as well as the safety of others on the trail.