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Kilauea at night during its 32nd eruption.
North America

Kilauea thrills the crowds more than 30 times in less than one year

September 18, 2025

America’s most active volcano has more than lived up to its reputation so far this year. Kilauea, the fire god of Hawaii, has been demonstrating its power since last December, erupting dozens of times in […]

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park lies just outside the Washington, D.C. metro area and can be accessed by metro rail.
North America

Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think

September 12, 2025

Recreation sites managed by the National Park Service can be found in dozens of urban centers throughout the United States. — Story courtesy of The Conversation. –Guest Article– When people think about national parks, they […]

Public Parks conducting an interview at a decidedly uncrowded Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado.
North America

As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here’s how visitors can adapt for a better experience

September 11, 2025

The US National Park Service is groaning under the strain of record numbers of visitors and overcrowding at parks. — Story courtesy of The Conversation. –Guest Article– Visiting America’s national parks is a treasured public […]

A rainbow pierces through stormy weather at Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, Utah.
North America

The Best Reason to Oppose Transferring US Federal Lands to State Control: The States Can’t Afford the Upkeep

June 21, 2025

Over and over again, state governments have proven themselves incompetent or incapable public lands managers, often choosing instead to sell the public’s natural heritage to the highest bidders. –Guest Commentary– The crisis facing our public […]

Three people observe condor release pens through cameras, scopes, and binoculars during the 28th annual California condor release event at the Vermilion Cliffs National Monument on National Public Lands Day on Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024.
North America

National monuments have grown and shrunk under US presidents for over a century thanks to one law – the Antiquities Act

June 19, 2025

America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity. They cover more than a quarter of the nation and large parts of the West. Some […]

A trash cleanup event at Upper Colorado River Recreation Area in central Colorado to celebrate National Public Lands Day 2022.
North America

Politicians divided over federal plan to sell public lands

June 17, 2025

(The Center Square) – Colorado Democrats are leading the effort against legislation proposed by Senate Republicans that would sell off millions of acres of public lands. The proposal is to add the provision to the One […]

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News Briefs

Two drownings in one weekend at Colorado state parks

June 9, 2025

Two men perished at two state parks in Colorado over the weekend, the apparent victims of accidental drownings. On Saturday, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Department reported that its officers responded to an emergency call […]

Arches National Park in Utah at night.
North America

American conservation’s regressive moment

May 21, 2025

Parks, preserves, and the wildlife that inhabit them are up for sale to the highest bidder as the Trump admin ramps up its attacks on America’s natural heritage. It’s time for public parks lovers everywhere […]

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News Briefs

Busy Memorial Day Weekend expected at US state parks

May 21, 2025

State park authorities across the United States are gearing up for what’s expected to be a busy Memorial Day weekend. America’s national parks will also enjoy a boost in visitor numbers during the coming long […]

Sunset at Golden Gate Canyon State Park in Colorado.
North America

Colorado’s 10-year parks plan doubles down on equity, diversity, and inclusion

May 4, 2025

Officials in Colorado are drafting a new 10-year management plan, and they’d like your help. Colorado Parks and Wildlife has announced that it is formulating a new “strategic plan” to guide its management of the […]

Clifford Tsosie stands in front of the Round House. It is one of Picuris’ ritual rooms, used by members of the summer and winter society for rituals and meetings.
North America

Genetic study links pueblo tribe to an ancestral homeland in Chaco Canyon

May 4, 2025

For centuries, members of the Picuris Pueblo indigenous tribe of central New Mexico, USA maintained that their people originated from the Chaco Canyon region 275 kilometers further to the west, in present-day Navajo country. Now, […]

White Sands National Park in Nevada, USA, where the US Secretary of the Interior launched National Park Week.
North America

National Park Week kicks off amid mass layoffs

April 21, 2025

The National Park Service kicked off National Park Week in earnest last weekend, but few park staff are in a celebratory mood. Courts determined that the Trump administration could proceed with its mass firing of […]

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