5 Famous Tidewater Glaciers of Glacier Bay National Park
Alaska’s remote Glacier Bay National Park may require some effort to reach, but once there, you’ll be immediately immersed in a landscape that never fails to exceed expectations. This is …
President Biden Establishes Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as 431st National Park Site
Today, Friday, August 16, President Joe Biden established the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument as America’s newest national park site — the eighth addition to the national park system …
Complete List of ALL 431 National Park Service Sites
America’s national parks system spans the entire country, from Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Utah. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have one or more National Park …
57-Year-Old Man Dies From Hyperthermia in Death Valley National Park
A man died of heat exposure at Natural Bridge Trailhead in Death Valley National Park on August 1, 2024, the park said in a press release. Peter Hayes Robino (57) …
How Do People Die in National Parks? 20 Leading Causes of Death
National parks and other sites managed by the National Park Service are among the most popular holiday destinations in the United States, both among Americans and foreign visitors alike. In …
Body Recovered Below Twin Overlooks in Grand Canyon National Park
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 …
BASE Jumper Dies After Falling 500 Feet in Grand Canyon National Park
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 …
20-Year-Old Visitor Falls to His Death in Grand Canyon National Park
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 …
10 Coolest Beach Campgrounds in the National Parks
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 …
Park Fire Threatens Lassen Volcanic National Park. Park Closed to the Public
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 …
Update on the Biscuit Basin Explosion in Yellowstone National Park
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 …
Eventful Month in Death Valley: Vehicle Fires, Emergency Plane Landing, Power Outage, Burned Feet, Heat Illness, Fatalities
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 …
Hydrothermal Explosion Prompts Closure of Biscuit Basin in Yellowstone National Park
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 …
5 Amazing Sunrise Spots in Virgin Islands National Park
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 …