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Roads remain closed after record-breaking rains flood Death Valley National Park

By Jacques Billeaud, Michael R. Blood, Associated Press

Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a pathway through rocks and mud, but roads damaged by floodwaters or choked with debris were expected to remain…

Betty Reid Soskin, oldest active National Park ranger, retires

By Geoff Bennett

Betty Reid Soskin had the distinction of being the oldest active National Park ranger in the country, until she retired last month at the age of 100. She led public programs at the Rosie the Riveter-WWII Home Front National Historical…

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First Indigenous American confirmed to lead National Park Service

By Andrew Selsky, Associated Press

Charles "Chuck" Sams III has said he would work to ensure that Indigenous history of National Park Service lands is included. Sams is Cayuse and Walla Walla and lives on the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon.

Invasive animals pose 'deep and immediate threat' to U.S. national parks, study finds

By Elisheva Mittelman, Yale Environment 360

More than half of all U.S. National Parks are overrun with invasive animal species, such as rats, pythons and feral hogs, according to a new study.

National parks still recovering after partial government shutdown

By Brady McCombs, Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press

Many parks went unstaffed, while others had skeleton crews with local governments and nonprofits contributing money and volunteers.

Officials broach idea of charging for National Mall protests

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

The National Park Service is exploring whether to require protest organizers to pay for law enforcement and other support services for their demonstrations at the nation's capital.

National Park Service drops funding for Black Panther Party project

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The National Park Service has withdrawn plans to pay nearly $100,000 for a project honoring the legacy of the Black Panther Party after police groups complained to President Donald Trump.

Democrats condemn proposed fee hikes at national parks

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Democratic senators are harshly criticizing a National Park Service plan to impose steep increases in entrance fees at 17 of its most popular parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Zion.

WATCH: Trump signs review of national monuments

By Jill Colvin, Matthew Daly, Associated Press

It's an action that could upend protections put in place in Utah and other states as Trump tries to rack up accomplishments in his first 100 days.

5 important stories that don't have anything to do with politics

By Erica R. Hendry, Iman Smith, Joshua Barajas, Laura Santhanam

before the latest chapter in the Russian investigation threatens to wrestle control of the 24-hour news cycle, here are five important stories that may not have shown up in your Facebook feed.