Following a multi-day search, National Park Service personnel located a body below Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive in Grand Canyon National Park on Tuesday, August 6, the park said in a statement. Park rangers recovered the body which was located approximately 150 feet below the rim. The body was transported to the rim and…
On Thursday, August 1, at approximately 7:30 a.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a visitor who had attempted a BASE jump from Yavapai Point on the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. Park rangers responded and located the body of a deceased male approximately 500 feet below the rim,…
On Wednesday, July 31 at 10:40 a.m., the Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received a report of a visitor who fell from the rim approximately ¼ mile west of Pipe Creek Overlook. Responding rangers located the body of Abel Joseph Mejia, 20, of Hickory, North Carolina 400 ft. below the rim. Mr. Mejia was near…
Camping is extremely popular among holidaying Americans and what better place to pitch your tent or park your RV than a national park campground? And I’ll do one better: is there a more fun place to camp than a national park campground on the beach? I didn’t think so either! So here’s a list of…
Almost three years after the Dixie Fire ripped through large parts of Lassen Volcanic National Park, the northern California park now faces yet another potentially devastating wildfire. The massive Park Fire is located to the southwest of the national park and is spreading, threatening park staff offices in the town of Mineral and even Manzanita…
This is an update on the hydrothermal explosion that occurred just before 10 am on Tuesday, July 23, in Biscuit Basin, Yellowstone National Park. National Park Service field crews have completed a preliminary assessment of the conditions following the hydrothermal explosion at Black Diamond Pool. Update on the Biscuit Basin Explosion in Yellowstone National Park…
Several different incidents have occurred in Death Valley National Park so far in July. Many, but not all, were related to the extreme heat that scorched the desert park in southern California in the past few weeks. July Incidents and Events in Death Valley National Park Fatalities On Saturday, July 6, a visitor traveling through…
This morning, Tuesday, July 23, at around 10:19 a.m., a hydrothermal explosion took place near Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park’s Biscuit Basin, the park said in a statement. Due to this explosion, Biscuit Basin, its parking lot, and boardwalks are temporarily closed due to safety concerns. The Grand Loop Road is still open to…
With its white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, turquoise waters, and numerous scenic views, Virgin Islands National Park is an absolute paradise—a park unlike any other. One of my personal highlights of this park is watching the sunrise, whether it’s from an overlook or on a beach. While it does require some effort getting up early…
Home to the tallest trees on Earth, many of which soar more than 350 feet above the forest floor below, the Redwood National and State Parks are unique in the world. This four-park complex preserves some of the last remaining groves of coast redwoods. Other attractions include a rugged coastline, prairies and wildlife.
On Thursday, July 11, at about 10:40 a.m., a car with five occupants inadvertently drove off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park. All five occupants exited the vehicle on their own, the park said in a statement, and…
National Park Service archeologists working at Minute Man National Historical Park recently discovered five musket balls that were fired during the world-changing event known as “The Shot Heard Round the World” on April 19, 1775. Early analysis of the 18th-century musket balls indicates they were fired by colonial militia members at British forces during the North Bridge…
Known far and wide for its beautiful subalpine meadows, spectacular trails, and sensational views, Mount Rainier National Park boasts one of the greatest displays of summer wildflowers in America. Seeing the kaleidoscopic wildflowers at Mount Rainier is nothing short of awe-inspiring. It’s easily one of the top experiences in the national parks. Whether it’s getting…
On Saturday, July 6, the evacuation status for the Campus Housing area of Denali National Park and Preserve is being lowered to Green – Ready status. Residents of this housing area may begin to return to their homes this evening. The park will remain closed to the public through Tuesday, July 9. Denali National Park Will…