National Park Service
Death Valley Flooding an 'Extremely Rare, 1,000-Year Event'
Over the weekend, nearly a year's worth of rain fell on the California national park in just three hours.
Yellowstone Bison Take to Roads To Escape 1 in 1,000 Year Floods
The video posted to TikTok shows a herd of bison walking up a road in the park to avoid a fast-flowing river caused by unprecedented rainfall.
Yellowstone Flooding Update: Campers Still Stranded, No Known Deaths
Officials have closed Yellowstone's backcountry "effectively immediately" while crews help campers still stuck in the area.
Yellowstone Flooding Pictures Show Devastation
One picture shows a road crumbling into fast-flowing water as rainfall across Montana, Wyoming and Idaho has caused severe flooding and rockslides.
Extraordinary Rainbow Waterfall in Yosemite National Park Captured on Video
The resurfaced clip was originally posted in 2017 by outdoor photographer and videographer Greg Harlow.
Watch House Collapse Into the Ocean in Chilling Video
The house is the second house to collapse Tuesday in the same area.
Woman Screams After Seeing Barrel With Human Remains Uncovered From Lake
"My husband heard a woman scream and then he went to look and found the body in a very deteriorated 50-gallon drum," a witness said about the gruesome find.
'Significant' 500-Year-Old Hunting Bow Discovered in Alaskan Lake
Archaeologist Jason Rogers said the well-preserved bow is a "very rare" find for Alaska as land developments that can uncover artefacts are unusual in the area.
Big Male Grizzly Bear Is First To Wake Up From Hibernation at Yellowstone
The park issued bear safety advice for visitors and will close several trails to minimize encounters between grizzlies and humans.
More Than 300 Cold-Stunned Sea Turtles Rescued From Texas Waters
Over 10,000 sea turtles along the Texas coast have been recovered in the past two winters alone, with thousands dying due to "cold stunning" or hypothermia.
Elderly Man Dies After Falling Into Hawaii's Kilauea Volcano
The 75-year-old's body was found 100ft below the volcano crater rim about eight hours after his family reported him missing.
How to hang Christmas lights on your house and tree
This festive family activity over the holiday season can quickly become a fire hazard if you don't take care.
Authorities Seeking Those Who Illegally Cut Down Ancient Trees at Monument
The alligator juniper trees, known for their characteristic furrowed bark that resembles alligator skin, were likely hundreds of years old, officials said.
First Native American National Park Service Director Unanimously Confirmed
Charles Sams III was confirmed by unanimous vote in the Senate Thursday, the first confirmed director of the National Park Service since 2017.
150 Yellowstone Bison Filmed on Park Road as Mass Migration Warning Issued
Footage of the herd walking on the road was uploaded to YouTube by tourists visiting the National Park.
Fears 'Heads Could Be Split' as Man Seen Hitting Baseball Into Grand Canyon
His actions have divided many with some calling it "stupid" while others say "it's not that big of a deal."
Illinois Woman Gets Jail Time For Approaching Grizzly Bears at Yellowstone
A viral video shows Samatha Dehring photographing a sow grizzly bear and her cubs before retreating when the mother bear charges her.
Man Found Dead Last Year in Great Smoky Mountains was Killed by Bear
The autopsy found that Patrick Madura's body had "multiple puncture wounds involving the skin consistent with bear claw and/or bite marks."
Bear Takes Tumble Down Waterfall Trying to Grab Fish in Hilarious Video
Everything was going swimmingly for the bears until they realized they were being filmed.
Animal Rights Organization Sues Over Deaths of 152 Elk
"The National Park Service has a responsibility to protect and preserve these beautiful animals. The idea that depriving them of food and water somehow fulfills that responsibility isn't just absurd, it's undeniably inhumane," Kate Barnekow, the organization's attorney, said.
Climate Change Forcing National Parks to Choose Between Species
A recent National Park Service report said the impacts of climate change mean "it will not be possible to safeguard all park resources, processes, assets, and values in their current form or context over the long term."
Here's Why the Washington Monument Went Dark
Officials have revealed the reason why external lights went out at the obelisk in D.C. overnight on Sunday.
Washington Monument Goes Dark, Sparking Blackout Probe
Officials have launched an investigation after external lights went out at the obelisk, shrouding it in darkness overnight on Sunday.
Woman Goes Missing While on Hike in Yosemite National Park
"Alice" Yu Xie, 41, has been missing since she went on a day hike to the Upper Yosemite Fall overlook. She is less than 5 feet tall, less than 100 pounds, and has neck-length black hair.
Aggressive Coyote Attacks Woman on Remote California Beach
The woman walked nearly two miles after being bitten in order to get to her car, before driving herself to a hospital.
'Snake Emergency' as Yosemite Hikers Airlifted to Safety
The National Parks Service said they had witnessed a "noticeable uptick in rattlesnake bites" this summer.
Trump Faces Backlash Over Rollback of Obama-Era Alaska Hunting Regulations
The new rule is a "shameful rollback" of hunting regulations in Alaska, a spokesperson for the National Parks Conservation Association said.
How to Take a Virtual Reality Tour of U.S. National Parks
How to keep yourself entertained during the COVID-19 lockdown during National Parks Week 2020.
Sharpshooters Kill Dozens of Mountain Goats in Wyoming National Park
As part of a highly controversial program, the sharpshooters were called to remove the park's invasive population.
Which National Parks Are Free on Martin Luther King Jr. Day?
There are more than 400 national parks, according to the National Park Service, which are available to everyone, every day.