Full list of national park closures for solar eclipse
Thousands of visitors across the U.S. will to flock to viewing spots as the total solar eclipse passes through 13 states.
Most polluted U.S. National Parks revealed
The four national parks with the most air pollution are all situated in California, recently published research suggests.
Death Valley's fleeting lake captured in satellite image
Lake Manly, a lake that forms in the Badwater Basin on rare occasions of heavy rain, was deep enough this spring that tourists could kayak or boat on it.
Yosemite National Park visitors told to evacuate as huge snowstorm looms
The Sierra Nevada has been under blizzard warnings as an atmospheric river begins to dump a massive amount of snow on California.
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Winter storms bring "upside-down" snowpacks to national parks
Photos posted by national parks show glistening snow across the landscape following severe storms in the West and Southwest.
Watch husky's mesmerizing walk over frozen lake
Hannah Keiver told Newsweek that being able to see through the "super clear" lake was a bit unnerving at first.
Hikers seeking cover during Zion Park rockfall shocks Internet: "Oh my god"
Several users on TikTok were shaken by the scene in the viral clip, with one writing: "This is so scary, I was literally just there..."
'Zombie deer disease' confirmed at Yellowstone
A rare, fatal disease has been identified in a deer for the first time in Yellowstone National Park.
Shenandoah National Park is on fire
A wildfire that broke its containment lines over the weekend has spread across 670 acres of the national park, prompting a massive firefighting effort.
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How a lake suddenly appeared in Death Valley
Lakes are now disappearing, but their formation in the valley remains "rare and amazing" in the driest place in North America.
Pilates instructor and dog flee after bear approaches during workout video
"My heart was pounding due to the shock and the sudden close proximity to it, but I knew all I could do was remain calm," Jessica Gilpin said.
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New ancient shark species discovered hidden in world's largest cave system
The previously unknown shark, which lived more than 300 million years ago, was identified from fossilized teeth found in Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park.
Humans lived in America earlier than thought, ancient footprint study finds
Researchers say they have confirmed the age of controversial human footprints in New Mexico, finding them to be between around 23,000 and 21,000 years old.
List of national parks, museums, buildings closed in a government shutdown
Without an agreement in the House, the consequences for the U.S. economy would be harsh, depending on the shutdown's length.
Adorable video shows mountain lion kittens attempting to scare scientists
Mountain lions are a large cat species native to the Americas, with a range stretching from Canada's Yukon Territory to the Strait of Magellan in Chile.
Amazing pictures capture Perseids meteor shower over national parks
"So beautiful to see the Perseid meteor shower last week," Colorado Parks and Wildlife said in a post.
Shocking photos show devastating coral bleaching amid record heat
Sea-surface temperatures around the Florida Keys have hit a record high, devastating the surrounding coral reefs.
"Disrespectful": Tourists filmed sticking hands in Yellowstone hot spring
Around 20 people have died from burns after falling into hot springs of almost 200 degrees Fahrenheit at the national park.
Boy, 6, survives being bitten by one of Europe's most venomous snakes
The boy was rushed to hospital after being bitten by a sand viper hidden on a branch while walking through a national park with his family.
Yosemite National Park faces boycott calls over Pride celebration
A viral video recently uploaded to TikTok by drag queen Pattie Gonia showed employees of the California park celebrating Pride Month
Man Wanted After Filming Stunts With Bears in Yellowstone
The latest incident, filmed and posted to Instagram, shows a man running up to a bear and growling at it.
Parks service makes fresh warning after Yellowstone incident with elk calf
Yellowstone National Park visitors recently took an elk calf out of its natural habitat and into a car.
Fire rages after lightning strike hits Utah national park
The fire started on May 31 and burnt through 10 acres of land on the same day.
Man fined $1,000 after Yellowstone incident saw calf euthanized
The park requires everyone to stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and deer at all times and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.
Woman Almost Gored After Trying To Touch Bison in Yellowstone Park
Footage shows a woman extending her hand to a bison, trying to pet the dangerous animal.
Melting snowpack turns popular Utah route into waterfall
Flash flooding from the snowmelt has caused damage to a scenic route near Payson Canyon, causing the roads to be shut for weeks for repairs.
Newborn calf killed after man's actions in Yellowstone Park
After the man interfered with the bison calf trying to cross a river, the herd rejected it and left it abandoned.
Yosemite to close campsites over flooding risk from melting snowpack
Warming temperatures are causing a record snowpack to melt quickly in the National Park.
Stunning time-lapse video shows Zion National Park's mesmerizing night sky
"When you look up in the sky, you can clearly see a bright, cloud-like shape in the sky which is the core of our own galaxy," Michael Abramyan said.
Large grizzly bear shot dead near Yellowstone, sparking outrage
"That bear can't die in vain. The outcry over this bear being killed is strong," said local photographer Amy Gerber, who saw the scene near Cody, Wyoming.