Persistence In The Pines
A network of national and state parklands and private reserves hold the key to encouraging the recovery of the threatened and endangered red-cockaded woodpecker.
- By Kim O'Connell - May 18th, 2026
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UPDATE | Senate Moves Towards Confirmation Vote On Pearce To Lead Bureau Of Land Management
Steve Pearce, a strong opponent of public lands conservation, was headed towards a confirmation vote in the U.S. Senate on Monday.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 11th, 2026
Coalition Urges Congress To Press Interior Secretary On Problems Facing National Parks
The Coalition to Protect America’s National Parks is urging the House Natural Resource Committee to press Interior Secretary Doug Burgum on staffing, workforce threats, and erasing history and science in national parks during an upcoming hearing.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2026
UPDATED | Bureau Of Land Management Repeals Public Lands Rule
The Bureau of Land Management has repealed the Conservation and Landscape Health Rule, commonly referred to as the Public Lands Rule, which put conservation on equal footing with mining, logging, and grazing of public lands.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2026
Area Where Yellowstone Grizzly Attack Occurred Had Been Closed To Spring Hiking In Past
Two hikers attacked by a grizzly bear in Yellowstone National Park a week ago where in an area that until 2024 had been closed to springtime hiking because of past bear activity in the area.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2026
A Day In The Park: Oregon Caves National Monument And Preserve
Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve protects a rather unique cave – one carved from the metamorphic rock marble rather than the sedimentary rock limestone. In addition to the cave, this park covers 4,554 acres, including forests and the Upper Cave Creek watershed. You can take a guided cave tour or hike a trail or both in a day.
- By Rebecca Latson - May 11th, 2026
Gettysburg National Military Park Will Begin Grassland Restoration
A grassland restoration project at Gettysburg National Military Park will help to maintain open views and reflect the appearance of the historical agricultural landscape present during the Battle of Gettysburg.
- By NPT Staff - May 8th, 2026
UPDATED | Grand Canyon National Park To Welcome First Astronomer In Residence For 2026
Grand Canyon Conservancy’s first Astronomer in Residence for 2026 will be at Grand Canyon National Park from May 15 – July 24, 2026.
- By NPT Staff - May 11th, 2026
Wastewater Plant Problems Will Limit Operations At Stehekin Landing In North Cascades National Park
Continued problems with the operation of the wastewater treatment plant at North Cascades National Park means operations at Stehekin Landing will be limited this summer.
- By Compiled From NPS Releases - May 8th, 2026
Kings Mountain, A "Battle Of Mighty Portent"
It was short and seemingly inconsequential in comparison to the depth and bloodiness of other Revolutionary War battles, but the reverberations were far-reaching when the “Overmountain Men" took this nondescript mountaintop from British forces.
- By Kurt Repanshek - May 8th, 2026
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