A swarm of earthquakes and “inflation” recorded at the summit of the Kilauea volcano hint at a forthcoming eruption. Over the weekend, the National Park Service announced it was closing sections of Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on […]
National, state, and provincial parks are renowned for amazing views, beautiful wildlife, and a variety of environments where visitors can pursue outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, camping, and more. Most of the time, recreational activities […]
With an October federal government shutdown narrowly avoided, the United States national parks remain open for business. But another deadline looms. The US Congress narrowly avoided yet another temporary closure of federal government services on […]
Maine’s state parks are getting badly needed upgrades thanks to a $50 million cash infusion. A large portion of the funds will be spent next year as Maine’s parks authorities ramp up work to update […]
State parks managers in Texas are bracing for throngs of visitors expected in mid-October to see a rare celestial event. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department is recommending that travelers book reservations well in advance […]
Another government shutdown threatens to shutter America’s national parks. Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. are scrambling to avert a federal government shutdown that could force hundreds of national parks, national monuments, and national wildlife refuges to […]
More evidence has emerged that global warming could be hitting would-be parks visitors. New research out of Israel has revealed that fewer tourists bother to venture out to public parks during heat waves unless a park happens […]
The famous Everglades of Florida will see new infrastructure upgrades as the US National Park Service slowly clears a backlog of needed construction. Officials announced on Tuesday that a company has been selected to enhance […]
In August, the Government of Kenya announced it would introduce revenue-sharing arrangements and pass control of some of its most famous national parks to local county governments. On the list of parks to be handed […]
Special events at regional and national parks featuring stargazing parties, astrophotography, and celebrations of night skies are increasingly popular escapes at managed protected areas. Now, managers of one of the United Kingdom’s most popular national […]
The global invasive species problem is causing hundreds of billions of dollars in damage to ecosystems and protected areas, according to a new report. The Intergovernmental Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) finds that “invasive […]
This distant outpost of the Netherlands is a rising star in Caribbean tourism, and for good reason—research shows that its famous marine park stands apart from its regional peers. But continued success is far from […]
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