National Parks

Drowning was the leading cause of death.

There's been so much in my life that has been unexpected. In 2015, I met President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama in Washington. And in 2018, I sang a song with the Oakland Symphony before a full house.

An investigation into the attack is now underway, the National Park Service has said.

The woman walked nearly two miles after being bitten in order to get to her car, before driving herself to a hospital.

Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest, totals 18,000 acres, all of which are "gone" after the CZU August Lightning Complex fire ripped through it this week.

We've fought hard to find the right balance between protecting our public health and supporting the economy. Passing the Great American Outdoors Act addresses the need for both.

The Lençóis Maranhenses National Park in northeastern Brazil is known for its dunes that fill up with rainwater during the wet seasons.

The event hadn't been held in over a decade over fears that the pyrotechnics might ignite the nearby forest.

The National Environmental Policy Act doesn't insist that the most environmentally friendly option be enacted. It simply establishes procedures that promote good decisions and transparency.

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.

Last year, 17 people died at the site, with nine involving search and rescue teams.

A statue of Orville Wright has been stolen from a monument dedicated to the Wright Brothers in Kill Devil Hills, North Carolina.

The proposed route of the wall cuts across several national parks, blocking the path of hundreds of animal species and forever altering our cherished landscapes and ecosystems.

The first lady will meet with children and "encourage them to spend more time outdoors & learn about our amazing National Parks," her spokeswoman tweeted.

The non-profit says that the Ambler Mining Road would disrupt Western Arctic caribou migration, cross over hundreds of rivers and streams, and interfere with the subsistence lifestyles of rural Alaskans.

Burned out, this couple hit the road on an epic road trip from Florida to the West Coast to Alaska and everything in between.

"Funds should be directed to the agency's highest needs such as operation of the parks and the maintenance backlog and should not be directed to support political objectives," the organization said.

A report found that 96 percent of 417 national parks have significant air pollution problems in at least one of four categories.

Reconnect with nature in Montana and Wyoming on the ultimate Western Road Trip

The Adirondacks region is distinctive, and in some cases even certifiably unique - and there's no better way to experience it than strapping on your hiking boots and stepping out onto one of the thousands of trails.

The damage assessment is likely preliminary, as officials were still collecting evidence for a report that will be sent to the U.S. Department of Interior in the coming weeks.

California Reps. Jackie Speier and Jared Huffman cleaned up trash to demonstrate the real world consequences of the government shutdown to President Donald Trump.

"Whether there's a government shutdown or not this is something that we just do," Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Association spokesperson Salaam Bhatti said.

The visitor was treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital.

There are about 100 Devils Hole pupfish left, according to the most recent counts.

First Bears Ears, now the Grand Canyon.

Tyler Nordgren, a professor of astronomy and physics, believes it's important to not only explore the universe but to share the knowledge.

The National Park Service is helping returning veterans find work rebuilding our natural resources.

The Italian government will give teenagers €500 to appreciate the country's culture.

Casey Nocket wanted to be seen as an artist. The government saw her as a criminal.