Apr 01 U.S. raises entrance fees for some national parks By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Be prepared to pay a bit more if you're headed to some national parks and recreation areas this summer. Continue reading
Jun 30 150 years ago, Abraham Lincoln signed the Yosemite Grant Act By Sarah Corapi Monday marks the 150th anniversary of that preserved area -- an area that expanded to eventually become Yosemite National Park. Continue reading
Jun 20 National Park Service moves to ban drones By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Jonathan Jarvis, the park service's director, told The Associated Press he doesn't want drones flushing birds from their nests, hovering over rock climbers as they cling to the sides of cliffs or buzzing across the face of Mount Rushmore. Jarvis… Continue reading
Jun 10 Watch Young people learn trade of preservation with hands-on work at Shenandoah By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Oct 01 Watch Political deadlock drags on as Americans feel effects of government shutdown Political deadlock drags on as Americans feel effects of government shutdown… Continue watching