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Grizzly and black bears begin emerging from their hibernation in March.

First grizzly tracks of the year confirmed in Yellowstone National Park

by Heather Bergeson March 13, 2025March 13, 2025

A 4 inch long male and female Clavusodens hunting for early crustaceans on the sea floor that once covered much of central Kentucky during the Middle Mississippian period, 340 million years ago.

New ancient shark species discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park

by Heather Bergeson March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

Hoh Rainforest visitors cancel plans as road damage forces indefinite closure

by Heather Bergeson March 7, 2025March 12, 2025

Crowds on the Mud Volcano boardwalk in Yellowstone National Park.

Record-Breaking crowds flock to National Parks in 2024

by Heather Bergeson March 6, 2025March 7, 2025

Missing hiker remains were found off-trail on the Petroglyph Point Trail in Mesa Verde NP.

Rangers locate remains of missing hiker in Mesa Verde National Park over a year after he disappeared

by Heather Bergeson March 5, 2025March 5, 2025

Northern pygmy owl at Blue Mountain near Missoula, Montana.

An Owl “Irruption” at Yellowstone National Park means unique opportunities for birders and photographers

by Heather Bergeson March 4, 2025March 4, 2025

Rhode Islanders gathered for the national “Protect Our Parks” national day of protest at Roger Williams National Memorial in Providence.

“Protect our parks”: Thousands protest job cuts at national park sites throughout the country

by Heather Bergeson March 3, 2025March 3, 2025

Zion Canyon Scenic Drive after the initial road clearing near Big Bend in Zion National Park. (02/25/2025)

Scenic Zion National Park road reopens after rockfall

by Heather Bergeson February 27, 2025February 27, 2025

Protesters gathered outside Zion National Park on February 22 to protest the recent firings at the NPS.

Protests at Zion National Park and others over mass NPS firings

by Heather Bergeson February 26, 2025February 27, 2025

A close up view of the new plant species "wooly devil."

First New Plant Species Discovered in a U.S. National Park in 50 Years

by Heather Bergeson February 25, 2025February 25, 2025