October 31 is the last day for visitors traveling by vehicle to enter and drive through all of Yellowstone National Park. The United States National Park Service said it is closing the majority of Yellowstone […]
The United States National Park Service is planning to make permanent a seasonal reservation system at one of America’s most popular national parks. NPS announced yesterday that it’s inviting the public to comment on a […]
A popular National Park Service educational program that was shut down during the pandemic will be revived, an NPS official recently confirmed during a public lecture. The program, Channel Islands Live, has been off-the-air for […]
A popular road at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park was reopened as volcanic activity at the park eased enough to allow travelers to use it, the US National Park Service announced. However, the Kilauea volcano is […]
Tourists traveling to the Grand Canyon lifted the regional economy by some $768 million last year. The wonder of the world lured 4.7 million visitors and generated some 10,000 jobs, for a total economic boost […]
The US National Park Service wants to increase the fee charged for backcountry use of the Grand Canyon. The public has until October 12, 2024 to comment on the proposal or lodge a complaint against […]
The Pacific Crest Trail at Crater Lake National Park in Oregon is once again open to the public. Parts of the popular route were closed due to dry conditions and wildfire risks. But conditions for […]
There is little evidence that the original inhabitants of Easter Island destroyed their civilization in a self-inflicted ecological collapse, scientists now say. Rather, a new genetic investigation into the island’s history suggests that the native […]
The United Kingdom is embracing a new strategy for managing and promoting its national park system—regenerative tourism. The policy shift comes 75 years after the UK first established its national park system. The UK is […]
The body of a missing hiker swept away in flash floods was discovered midday Sunday, the United States National Park Service announced. 33-year-old Chenoa Nickerson of Gilbert, Arizona had been missing since Thursday after a […]
The United States National Park Service is set to receive the largest private donation in its history through its sister foundation. The National Park Foundation announced that it will receive $100 million dollars from the […]
The Great Barrier Reef Marine Park is in danger and should be officially declared so, three climate scientists told reporters in a call this week. The danger stems from long-term ocean water temperature trends and […]
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