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 …
12 Top Things to Do in Redwood National & State Parks
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.
Car With Five Occupants Drives Into Semi-Centennial Geyser in Yellowstone National Park
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 …
NPS Archaeologists Discover Nearly 250-Year-Old Musket Balls From ‘Shot Heard Around the World’
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 …
Mount Rainier Wildflowers Guide: Viewing Areas, Season, Trails & More
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 …
Denali National Park Will Reopen on July 10 After Riley Fire
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 …
UPDATE: 26-Year-Old Woman Drowns Near St. Mary Falls in Glacier National Park
This news story is updated with the identification of the woman, as well as a clarification of how the incident occurred by the National Park Service. On Sunday afternoon, June …
10 Top Things to Do in Glacier Bay National Park (Bartlett Cove)
Up to 90% of people who visit Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska do so on a cruise ship. They never actually set foot on land, thus missing out …