National Parks
Untold Stories of American History
Inside JFK's Secret Doomsday Bunker
The president's Nantucket nuclear fallout shelter could become a National Historic Landmark—but efforts to preserve its history have stalled
This Canadian Ski Area Doesn't Make Snow—It Farms It
Sunshine Village Ski Resort in Alberta is in the perfect position for piling up powder
Officials Rename Popular Grand Canyon Site to Honor Havasupai Tribe
The National Park Service forcibly removed members of the tribe from the area in the 1920s
This Summer, You Can Visit Yosemite Without a Reservation
The park is ending its reservation system, which critics say could lead to overcrowding
Getting Up Close to the Bears of Alaska's Lake Clark National Park
The high density of brown bears in the protected area makes it an ideal spot for viewing and research
Don’t Lick This Toad, National Park Service Says
Sonoran Desert toads secrete a psychedelic toxin strong enough to kill a full-grown dog
One-Third of Iconic World Heritage Glaciers Will Melt by 2050, Study Finds
A new report from Unesco and the International Union for Conservation of Nature provides a bleak outlook for glaciers amid global warming
This 8-Year-Old Boy Became the Youngest Person to Ascend El Capitan
With the help of guides and ropes, Sam Baker and his father reached the top in four days
How the Bears at Alaska's Katmai National Park Became Celebrities
Park officials had no idea that the installation of live nature cameras at Brooks River ten years ago would lead to the wildly successful Fat Bear Week
Meet the ‘Forest Ninja Bison’ Living in Grand Canyon National Park
Wildlife managers recently relocated dozens of the iconic animals to help restore balance to the park's ecosystem
Southwestern Flash Floods Submerge Cars, Strand National Park Visitors
Millions were under flood watch over the weekend as rains overwhelmed a wildfire-scorched landscape
The Grand Canyon's Phantom Ranch Turns 100 This Year
A century after it was built, the secluded resort below the rim is still an architectural marvel
Is This the End of D.C.'s Most-Beloved Hidden Landmark?
The fate of the stones that were once a part of the U.S. Capitol has locals despondent
Cougars Are Killing Feral Donkeys, and That’s Good for Wetlands
Mountain lions play an important role in the Death Valley ecosystem by preying on the introduced species
Yosemite's Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Month-Long Fire Closure
Park officials say that decades of prescribed burns helped keep the historic trees safe
Record-Breaking Rains Flood Death Valley National Park
The damage blocked roadways and left visitors and employees stranded
The World's Tallest Tree Is Officially Off-Limits
Trespassing bushwhackers are causing significant damage to the surrounding forest
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Is Expanding by 16,000 Acres
The National Park Service is taking over stewardship of Pōhue Bay, an area full of cultural sites and endangered animals
Three Climbers Reported Dead at Glacier National Park
The men died within days of each other in two unrelated incidents, park officials say
A Fast-Moving Wildfire Is Spreading Near Yosemite National Park
The Oak Fire has forced thousands of Mariposa County residents to evacuate
