National Park Service
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.
U.S. National Parks Under 'Deep and Immediate Threat' From Invasive Species
Invasive species are now a "huge" issue in national parks and the problem is "far, far worse now" than it was twenty years ago, researchers say.
Woman Who Vanished at California National Park Found Beside SOS Message
Mary Joanna Gomez, 56, was recovered "alive and in a stable condition" after a National Guard C-130 aircraft spotted the help message after days of intense searching, the National Park Service said.
Donald Trump's Border Wall Could See 16,000 Years of History Destroyed
"I would compare it to building a wall over your parents' graveyards. It would have the same effect," said Tohono O'odham Nation Chairman Ned Norris Jr.
Yellowstone Death: Found Human Bones Are of Man Swept Down River, DNA Shows
The National Park Service confirmed the victims's family returned to the park and collected his remains. The victim, who was last week four years ago, was named as Feiyang "Isaac" Xiang, 21.
Man Filmed Illegally Petting Yellowstone Bison: 'No, No, No, Don't Do It'
The encounter is just the latest example of Yellowstone visitors placing themselves and others in danger by getting too close to bison in the park.
Yellowstone Bison Hurls Small Girl in Air After Charging Group, Video Shows
Bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal, according to the National Park Service.
When Are Fireworks at Mount Rushmore? Donald Trump Revels in Planned Return
Fireworks displays were previously stopped due to fears that a pine beetle infestation in the area would cause a fire.
Beware of Giant Toe-biting Water Bugs, Rangers Warn
The giant water bug is believed to be the most painful of all insects.
Why I Quit Advising The National Park Service
The Trump administration will not overlook or silence me.
Trump Administration Threatens Parks and Monuments
First Bears Ears, now the Grand Canyon.
Park Service Rejects Permit for Statue of Naked Woman
The National Park Service says the organizers of an annual art event can't display a statue of a naked woman because it's too tall and would ruin the grass.
Expect Entrance Fee Increases at National Parks
The National Park Service has proposed hiking up fees for entry.
Obama-Era Ban on Bottled Water Reaped Benefits: Report
Almost 1.32 million disposable bottles were not purchased on an annual basis, thanks to the Obama-era policy.
To Resist Trump, I Left My Home in London For D.C.
The president is trying to bully this country into submission—but we don't have to let him.
The National Park Service Turns 99, Offers Free Admission
Nearly a century after Woodrow Wilson established the NPS, it looks ahead to the next century.