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Bryce Canyon's Inspiration Point area, where two tourists fell to their death this week.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Two die after falling from cliff at Bryce Canyon’s Inspiration Point

Avatar photo by Park News April 30, 2025April 30, 2025

BRYCE CANYON, Utah — Two people are dead after falling from a cliff at Inspiration Point in Bryce Canyon National Park, according to the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. Authorities say the fall occurred sometime late Monday night or early Tuesday morning. The bodies were discovered by tourists, who alerted Park Rangers. The Rangers then contacted […]

The Resistance Rangers, a coalition of over 650 NPS workers opposing the current administration's policies, have called for rallies at all 433 national parks.
Posted inPolitics

March 1 protests across National Parks in response to NPS layoffs

Avatar photo by Park News February 28, 2025February 28, 2025
Jackie and Shadow come back after the fireworks scared them away 2 nights ago
Posted inWildlife

Big Bear’s beloved eagles return after fireworks scare

Avatar photo by Park News January 5, 2025January 5, 2025
On the morning of July 4, Yellowstone National Park law enforcement rangers confronted an individual shooting a semi-automatic rifle toward a dining facility at Canyon Village located in the central part of the park
Posted inPolice & Fire

Body Cam Footage Released of Fatal July 4 Shooting in Yellowstone NP

Avatar photo by Park News September 19, 2024September 19, 2024
Officials were notified July 21 of four elk shot near the Williams Ridge area along Bald Hills Road
Posted inWildlife

Authorities investigate illegal killing of four elk in Redwood National Park

Avatar photo by Park News July 30, 2024August 2, 2024
250-Year-Old Musket Ball
Posted inHistory

NPS Discovers Nearly 250-Year-Old Musket Balls from ‘Shot Heard Round the World’

Avatar photo by Park News July 9, 2024July 9, 2024
Bright Angel Trail as it begins its descent from Grand Canyon Village into the canyon.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Texas man dies while hiking Bright Angel Trail in Grand Canyon

Avatar photo by Park News July 9, 2024July 17, 2024
Yellowstone North Entrance
Posted inPolice & Fire

Gunman killed in shootout with rangers at Yellowstone National Park

Avatar photo by Park News July 9, 2024July 17, 2024
A firefighter walks along railroad tracks toward a large plume of smoke. A member of the fire crew makes their way to the front lines.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Alaska’s Riley Fire Burns 300 Acres Near Denali National Park

Avatar photo by Park News July 9, 2024August 2, 2024

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