Nation Jun 20 Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents By Associated Press
Nation Jun 13 Judge orders restoration of National Park changes made by Trump administration “History cannot be faithfully told while excluding the experiences of communities whose contributions, struggles, and achievements form an important part of our Nation’s story,” the judge wrote. By Hallie Golden, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press
Politics May 08 Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas President Donald Trump's administration is quietly pushing national park, refuge and wilderness area managers to dramatically scale back hunting restrictions, raising questions about visitor safety and the impact on wildlife. By Todd Richmond, Associated Press
Nation Apr 22 Watch 6:58 National Park Foundation chief on protecting America's shared spaces In 2025, national parks recorded more than 323 million visits, and 26 parks set attendance records. But as the parks gain popularity, the Trump administration has proposed slashing $1 billion from the National Park Service, likely eliminating thousands of jobs… By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris
Nation Feb 16 It's Presidents Day. Here's what's open and closed The official designation for the holiday is Washington’s Birthday after first President George Washington, although it has come to be known informally as Presidents Day. By Associated Press
Nov 26 National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular U.S. parks By Hallie Golden, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free… Continue reading
Sep 27 Wonders of the National Park System are in every state. Here's where to find one near you By Jeffrey C. Hallo, The Conversation These sites of national significance hold surprising treasures no less wondrous than the big-name destinations, potentially right around the corner from your home. Continue reading
Jul 27 Watch 7:31 How funding cuts to national parks may harm the communities around them By Ali Rogin, Kaisha Young From the towering peaks of Yosemite to the vast canyons of Zion, America’s national parks have long been considered national treasures. But federal funding cuts imposed by the Trump administration are leaving a mark on these iconic landscapes and the… Continue watching
Jul 23 Watch 8:51 How the National Parks Service is struggling with drastic funding and staffing cuts By Stephanie Sy, Doug Adams, Laken Kincaid Summer is the height of the visitor season for the National Park Service. Last year, nearly 332 million people visited NPS sites, a record that is likely to be broken this year. That surge in visitors continues despite staff and… Continue watching
Jul 13 A historic Grand Canyon lodge has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says By Felicia Fonseca, Associated Press The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning. He said the visitor center, the… Continue reading