North America
Kilauea erupts in Hawaii
Kilauea, the most active volcano in the United States and one of the top active volcanoes in the world, erupted again early Monday. The eruption was reported to have subsided later in the day but […]
North America
North America
US state parks expect record attendance over Memorial Day weekend
State park managers across the United States are expecting large crowds and congestion to strain facilities over the Memorial Day weekend. They’re asking travelers to prepare ahead of time. “Most electrical and full hookup sites […]
North America
Californians will get a new state park in June
California residents and visitors will have a new state park to enjoy come June 2024. The office of California Governor Gavin Newsom announced last week the forthcoming incorporation of Dos Rios State Park into California’s […]
North America
Four US wildlife refuges undergo major expansions
Four important wildlife refuges in the United States will be greatly expanded to improve endangered species protections, the US government announced last week. The US Department of the Interior says it has authorized new land […]
North America
National Park Week kicks off in the USA
The United States is in the midst of National Parks Week, a nine-day celebration of America’s cathedrals. The US National Park Service announced the start of National Park Week last Saturday, April 20...
North America
Unique “dark sky resort” to open near Bryce Canyon
A new resort complex will aim to draw in stargazers and other dark sky enthusiasts to southern Utah. Dubbing it “America’s first and only glass-dome resort,” developers have announced the forthcoming ...
North America
US state parks gear up for a solar eclipse frenzy
A total solar eclipse will cross a swath of the United States from Maine to Texas next week, and millions of Americans are traveling to state parks to view the spectacle. State parks managers say
North America
Spending bills avert national park shutdown but funding woes persist
The federal government has passed a spending package that will avert a national park system shutdown in the United States, but critics say the system will still be left badly underfunded. The US Congr...
North America
Grizzly bears to return to the North Cascades
Grizzly bears will likely once again roam the Pacific Northwest’s Cascade Range. The United States Fish and Wildlife Service is zeroing in on a plan to achieve a viable population of 200 wild grizzly ...
North America
US wetland losses accelerated over ten years—report
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 A...
North America
Michigan’s major state park revitalization plan hit by price spikes
Michigan is rolling out a major state park revitalization campaign, but steep inflation is forcing the state’s park officials to drastically scale back their plans. The state’s Department of Natural R...
North America
Coming solar eclipse excites US state park travelers
Another solar eclipse will cross North America next month, and public parks along the eclipse’s path are busy taking reservations, expecting record attendance to see the event. On April 8, NASA ...