Arts Aug 28 National parks under strain from Trump's construction projects and political pressure By Amna Nawaz, Doug Adams
Politics Aug 17 Trump administration pauses border construction project in Big Bend National Park The Trump administration says it is temporarily pausing construction of a controversial border construction project in the Big Bend National Park while the head of the agency tasked with building the wall visits Texas to do an “on-the-ground evaluation.”… By Rebecca Santana, Associated Press
Nation Jul 23 How America's national parks shape our identity What makes America’s National Parks so special? In this episode of “In Pursuit of Happiness,” Judy Woodruff talks with longtime RV traveler and public lands podcaster Jason Epperson to explore the remarkable history of the National Park System and the… By Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin, Frank Carlson
Nation Jun 20 Extreme heat expected again at the Grand Canyon after 3 hikers die in heat-related incidents The U.S. National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch at the Grand Canyon for midday Monday through Tuesday, forecasting temperatures that could reach or exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit at the low-elevation Phantom Ranch. 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
May 08 Trump is lifting restrictions on hunting in national parks and other areas By Todd Richmond, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 6:58 National Park Foundation chief on protecting America's shared spaces By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris 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… Continue watching
Feb 16 It's Presidents Day. Here's what's open and closed By Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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