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Two archeologists pose in front of dinosaur vertebrae.
Posted inHistory

The fossil find that saved Dinosaur National Monument from oblivion

Avatar photo by Will De Man October 15, 2024October 15, 2024
A fallen tree has detroyed a portion of the boardwalk in Congaree National Park.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Recovery and closures in the national parks after Hurricane Helene

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
California resident Susanne Anguiano holds her cat Rayne Beau, who was found after going missing in Yellowstone National Park.
Posted inWildlife

Family’s cat disappears in Yellowstone, turns up near home 800 miles away

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 27, 2024September 27, 2024
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
Remains of two of the 11 dead burros near Owls Hole Spring.
Posted inPolice & Fire

Harmful algae bloom suspected in 11 burro deaths at Death Valley

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson September 12, 2024September 17, 2024
Delicate Arch in Arches National Park, Utah, USA, just as the last rays of sun were hitting it.
Posted inConservation

National Park Foundation receives historic $100 million gift

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 27, 2024August 28, 2024
Half Dome Sunlight
Posted inHiking

93-year-old man summits Half Dome

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 6, 2024September 3, 2024
Photo of smoke in the sky over Lassen Volcanic NP creates a pink sky
Posted inPolice & Fire

Lassen Volcanic National Park closes due to encroaching Park Fire

Heather Bergeson by Heather Bergeson August 2, 2024August 2, 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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When real fire fell from the sky: The story of Yosemite's FirefallWhen real fire fell from the sky: The story of Yosemite's FirefallFebruary 21, 2025Will De Man
Tours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunctionTours shut down at Wind Cave National Park after elevator malfunctionMay 1, 2025Heather Bergeson
Stay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksStay safe without bear spray in Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon National ParksAugust 30, 2024Heather Bergeson

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