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 […]
In 1885, the State of New York broke the mold by establishing the nation’s first state park. Niagara Falls State Park was made possible by passionate philanthropists who understood that the treasure was worth protecting […]
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 […]
Visitors to White Sands National Park in New Mexico, USA can now purchase and download their entrance passes completely online. White Sands becomes the latest unit of America’s national park system to implement electronic entry. […]
Parks managers in Minnesota said they’ve spotted zebra mussels in a remote corner of their state. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources says it has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in East Twin […]
A modest lighthouse in Canada’s smallest province attained national significance last week. Parks Canada said it was designating the Blockhouse Point Lighthouse as a “heritage lighthouse” of national significance. Steven Guilbeault, Canada’s Minister of Environment […]
Labor Day marked the end of the first season of parking reservations at two South Carolina state parks. During the summer months, South Carolina allowed visitors to reserve parking at two coastal state parks. The […]
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 […]
Alabama residents and visitors can now access 79 acres of previously private beach for public enjoyment. The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (ADCNR) in the United States announced last week that it acquired […]
600 acres (240 hectares) of land in Oregon is now set aside as America’s newest federally managed wildlife refuge. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service announced yesterday the official establishment and management launch of […]
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