America is losing its remaining wetlands at an alarming rate, according to a new report. The epicenter of the accelerating wetland loss is southern Louisiana, especially the region at and around the Atchafalaya National Heritage […]
A massive expanse of Oregon high desert has been named the world’s largest dark sky zone for its clear nighttime views of the stars, planets, and Milky Way. Dark Sky International announced that it has […]
Once again, paralysis at the United States Congress threatens to temporarily close national parks across the country. And once again, lawmakers are scrambling to agree on a way to extend spending on federal services, including […]
Arizona public parks enthusiasts now have a new attraction to enjoy in their beautiful state. Last weekend, residents and visitors to the Grand Canyon State had their first opportunity to try out Rockin’ River Ranch […]
State parks across the United States are now in recruiting mode, seeking candidates to fill temporary positions for Spring and Summer 2024. Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources is now spreading the word that it’s looking […]
A brand-new state park finally opens in Nevada. Seven years in the making, Ice Age Fossils State Park will open its doors on January 20. The park is situated on the northern edge of the […]
Come mid-February, the land of 10,000 lakes will have one less state park for its population to enjoy, reducing the park network from 66 parks to 65. Upper Sioux Agency State Park is located just […]
The list of national parks in the United States requiring reservations for part of the year continues to grow. The US National Park Service has announced that beginning in summer 2024, visitors to Yosemite National […]
A conservation group is sounding the alarm over potential steep budget cuts that could cripple operations at America’s most popular natural destinations. The National Parks Conservation Association says Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are mulling […]
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 […]
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 […]
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