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Hundreds of modern-day hippies known as 'Rainbow Family' ordered to leave California forest -- or face fines
June 27, 2024 | 8:51pmThe US Forest Service ordered about 500 of Rainbow Family campers to leave Plumas National Forest within 48 hours on Wednesday or face a fine of up to $5,000 or...
Hiker, 26, dies after getting swept over waterfall at Glacier National Park
June 25, 2024 | 7:53amA 26-year-old Pennsylvania woman visiting Glacier National Park in Montana plunged to her death after falling into a waterfall and drowning, park officials said.
California man died 'trying to save' girlfriend as rescue teams recover couple's bodies from waterfall near Yosemite
June 23, 2024 | 1:49pmSearch and rescue teams recovered the bodies of a man and a woman who were found near Angel Falls, not far from Yosemite National Park, this week, the Madera County...
Hiker's legs went totally numb on a mountain hike — and the surprise culprit is remarkably common
June 19, 2024 | 9:19pmThe woman felt a sting that she thought was a spider bite.
Save 50% on AllTrails+ for July Fourth—an app that guides New Yorkers to hidden hikes all across America
June 14, 2024 | 4:18pmTake a hike.
Pro rock climber gets life in prison for sexual assaults in Yosemite National park
June 5, 2024 | 1:22pmA professional rock climber from California who used brutal force to sexually assault a woman in Yosemite National Park was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, officials said.
Elderly visitor 'seriously injured' when she's gored by bison 'defending its space' at Yellowstone National Park
June 4, 2024 | 12:29pmAn 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a wild bison "defending its space" in Yellowstone National Park.
Senator demands answers after American flag reportedly banned from beloved national park: 'This is an outrage'
May 26, 2024 | 4:50pmOfficials at Alaska’s famed Denali National Park are in hot water after allegedly telling construction crews at the park not to fly the American flag.
Veteran survives horrifying grizzly bear attack while hiking in national park: 'She went in for a kill bite on my neck'
May 25, 2024 | 3:47am“In this moment, I accepted on that small hill top that I very well could die. I recorded a short video telling my people that I loved them.”
Catholic group Knights of Columbus sues Biden administration for denying permit for Memorial Day mass: 'Way out of line'
May 23, 2024 | 12:25amThis is the second year in a row the religious group has been denied a permit at the cemetery where they had been holding the Memorial Day mass for the...
Couple suspected of 'archeological theft' at Canyonlands National Park in Utah
May 17, 2024 | 6:53amThe theft occurred on March 23 at Cave Spring Cowboy Camp in the Needles district of the park.
Historic Death Valley tower toppled by reckless driver who used it to free their vehicle from mud
May 15, 2024 | 9:45pmVideo taken by another car's dashcam indicates the potentially irreversible damage to the salt tram was all for naught.
Environmentalist smashes world record by hugging 1,123 trees in one hour
April 27, 2024 | 8:08pmIt was an unbe-leaf-able feat.
Reservations anxiety the new norm at US national parks as beauty spots battle crowding
April 24, 2024 | 10:44pmWelcome to Yosemite — do you have a booking?
Republicans eye ex-DNC chair, Biden adviser Tom Perez over 'unprecedented' Floyd Bennett Field migrant camp
April 19, 2024 | 12:39pmFormer Democratic National Committee chairman and current White House senior adviser Tom Perez took an "integral role" in settling thousands of migrants at Brooklyn's Floyd Bennett Field, according to House...
Two men topple boulders at Nevada national park as young girl watches in fear: ‘Daddy, don’t fall!’
April 15, 2024 | 9:57amTwo men have landed on federal authorities’ radar after the pair were seen on video pushing boulders over at a Nevada national park this month — apparently while the frightened...
2 visitors topple boulders at Nevada national park as girl watches in horror
April 14, 2024 | 8:35pm“That’s so beautiful, it’s one of my favorite places in the park and they’re up there just destroying it. I don’t understand that,” said public information officer at the park...
The National Park you should visit this spring based on your zodiac sign
April 12, 2024 | 3:10pmIn honor of spring, we've designated a National Park that suits the spirit of each zodiac sign.
National Guardsman chasing runaway dog fatally plummets over 100-feet down Kentucky's steepest waterfall
April 2, 2024 | 8:23pmThe 23-year-old US Army National Guard sergeant likely slipped while chasing his pup, Cujo, who had broken loose during their walk.
California home to America's most polluted national parks: report
March 24, 2024 | 12:15amThe National Parks Conservation Association released a report on the impact of climate change on pollution.