Jun 05 Watch 3:38 Cactus thieves and fossil robbers are taking treasures from the national parks At Saguaro National Park, the namesake cactus is both the main attraction for hikers -- and thieves. Special correspondent Tyler Fingert of the Cronkite School of Journalism at Arizona State University reports on how the problem is plaguing parks across… Continue watching
Apr 03 Interior Department backs down from national park fee proposal By Associated Press The plan would nearly triple entrance fees at 17 of the nation's most popular parks, including the Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Yellowstone and Zion, forcing visitors to pay $70 per vehicle during the peak summer season. Continue reading
Jan 20 Some U.S. parks open, some closed amid shutdown By Matthew Brown and Dan Elliot, Associated Press Yellowstone National Park is open, while the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island are closed. Continue reading
Jan 17 Interior official criticizes parks advisory board that quit out of frustration By Associated Press A U.S. Interior Department official has reacted harshly to the resignation of most members of a board that advises it on national parks. Continue reading
Oct 26 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. Continue reading
Jul 18 How noise pollution from humans is wreaking havoc on U.S. wildlife By Rachel Buxton, The Conversation Human-caused noise has consequences for wildlife, entire ecosystems and people. It reduces the ability to hear natural sounds, which can mean the difference between life and death for many animals. Continue reading
Mar 23 LISTEN: This composer makes music inspired by national parks By Brad Turner, Colorado Public Radio Plenty of classical composers have turned to nature for inspiration. Composer Stephen Lias does, too. But his focus is a little more specific. Composer Stephen Lias. Photo: Boulder Philharmonic Over the last two decades, Lias has written… Continue reading
Nov 07 13 science and health issues left behind during this election By Scientific American Obesity, clean drinking water and antibiotic resistance are just some of science and health issues to have taken a backseat during the presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 2:20 National parks explorer urges Americans to 'get out there and see' them By PBS News Hour Last June, Darius Nabors embarked upon a journey: in honor of the National Park Service's 100th birthday, he would explore the country’s 59 national parks in 59 weeks. “I traded the modern conveniences of life...for beautiful sunrises, beautiful sunsets and… Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch 7:00 100 years later, National Park Service lands still grant us 'breathing space' By PBS News Hour Continue watching