The monitoring program collects data on the levels of harmful air pollutants at the 63 national parks in the United States.

From a ranger who died during a water rescue to a tourist caught off guard by grizzlies, these stories show what happens in national parks across the country. Take a look at the stories below. “It’s ...

The signs warn of the potential consequences of NPS layoffs, like longer waits, more trash and dirty bathrooms.

Our protected wild spaces awakened something profound in the author of "A Wrinkle in Time." They did the same for me.

The new budget proposal from President Donald Trump would reduce the budget for the nation's national parks, monuments, historic sites, seashores and trails by nearly 25% and hand over many of those ...

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the first national park in the United States and in the world, heralding an era of protecting and preserving not only the unique ...

(NEXSTAR) — The national parks, fresh off their busiest year on record, are now facing a challenging bout of staffing changes with just weeks before summer visitors are expected to pour in.

Saturday, April 19, 2025, is the first day of National Park Week, an annual celebration of America’s 433 national parks. Admission to all parks will be free that day, and many of the parks have ...

Travelers who heard about National Park Service layoffs in February may have reconsidered visits, but here’s what to know ahead of National Park Week.

Get out your hiking boots — National Park Week starts this weekend. For a whole week, national parks across the country, including those in Texas, are celebrating with themed days, special ...

A windswept wildfire east of Elk Island National Park, behind the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, triggered evacuations Friday night, shutting down Highway 16 at the park, say RCMP.

A search is ongoing for four lions that are believed to have escaped from Kruger National Park. The lions escaped on Sunday, and communities around Bushbuckridge and Hazyview have reported ...