NATIONAL PARKS

Stories of important and influential women will be given more visibility thanks to grants from the National Park Foundation.

The National Park Foundation Will Spend Nearly $500,000 to Elevate the Stories of Pioneering Women Throughout History

The National Park Foundation is using 23 grants to give influential women and their stories a place of prominence at National Park Service sites across the country.

A photo of Marsha P. Johnson from the 2017 documentary The Death and Life of Marsha P. Johnson.

New York Just Renamed Brooklyn’s East River State Park After LGBTQ+ Icon Marsha P. Johnson

Marsha P. Johnson was present at the Stonewall Riots of 1969, but that’s just part of her very important legacy.

NPS/Cascades Carnivore Project, Flickr // CC BY 2.0

Wolverine Family Spotted in Mount Rainier National Park for the First Time in a Century

Special remote cameras have detected a rare nursing female wolverine and her two kits in Washington's Mount Rainier National Park.

Can You Spot All 10 Differences in These Illustrations of a Lively Park?

Park outings are for sunny days, and spot-the-difference pictures of park outings are for rainy ones.

Brocken Inaglory, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA

Yosemite National Park’s Sewage Tested Positive for Coronavirus

No residents or park employees have tested positive for the virus, but according to recent a analysis of its sewage, COVID-19 is present in Yosemite.

Dietmar Rabich, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

Joshua Tree National Park Closes Two Campgrounds Due to ‘Aggressive’ Honey Bees

Aggressive honey bees (not to be confused with murder hornets) have invaded Joshua Tree National Park.

How to Watch the Great Smoky Mountains' Synchronous Fireflies From Home

You won't be able to see the Great Smoky Mountains' synchronous fireflies in person this year, but a nonprofit has made the light show easy to view from home.

Closed to Tourists, Yosemite National Park Is Reclaimed by Native Wildlife

Yosemite National Park in California has been closed to tourists for weeks, and the animals there are taking advantage of the new free space and privacy.

A good workout is just one way to pass the time while socially isolating.

11 Boredom-Busting Classes and Activities You Can Do at Home

From virtual field trips to free workout classes, here are the best ways to stay busy while social distancing.

The National Park Service's Investigative Services Branch handles crime in the park system.

The Long Branch of the Law: Inside the National Park Service's Criminal Investigations Unit

When a serious crime occurs in a national park, rangers don't call local law enforcement or the FBI. They call the ISB, a little-known team of investigators responsible for 85 million acres of public land.

Cannons used in the Civil War are on display at Fort Sumter.

10 Facts About Fort Sumter

The 1861 Battle of Fort Sumter sparked the American Civil War. From the garrison's 19th-century beginnings to its current use as a National Historical Park, here are 10 fascinating facts about Fort Sumter.

10 Steamy Facts About Old Faithful

Old Faithful isn't as predictable as it used to be, but geologists in Yellowstone National Park can still time its eruptions pretty accurately.

Find Your Next Outdoor Adventure With This Scratch-Off National Parks Poster

With so many parks to choose from and millions of acres to explore, this poster will help you pick your next destination.

More Than 100 National Parks Are Waiving Fees on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

On January 20, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, 110 national parks that normally charge admission frees will be free for anyone to enter.

China Wants to Build Its Own Version of Yellowstone National Park on Tibetan Plateau

After studying American National Parks like Yellowstone, China will debut the first site in its new national park system on the Tibetan Plateau in 2020.

Mike Peel, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

Wizard Rock, a One-Ton Boulder, Disappears From Prescott National Forest in Arizona

The thief—or thieves—stole the one-ton boulder from the side of the road in Prescott National Forest roughly two weeks ago.

Katmai National Park and Preserve via Flickr, Public Domain

Meet Holly: The Winner of Alaska's ‘Fat Bear Week’ Competition at Katmai National Park

At Alaska's Katmai National Park, it's that time of year when the air gets colder, the days get shorter, and the bears get much, much fatter.

Two bison grazing in Theodore Roosevelt National Park.

12 Facts About Theodore Roosevelt National Park

Read on for things to do and see, plus what to know before you go camping, in Theodore Roosevelt National Park—the only national park named after a person.

Sunrise in the Smoky Mountains National Park

An 89-Year-Old Grandmother Is Visiting All 61 National Parks With Her Grandson

Joy Ryan had never seen mountains or the ocean before her grandson invited her on a camping trip. It would be the first of many.

London Becomes World's First National Park City

London is still a bustling urban center, but as the world's first National Park City, it will invest more effort into improving and expanding its natural features.

Antony-22, Wikimedia Commons // CC BY-SA 4.0

Giant Copper Beech Tree Planted By Teddy Roosevelt Has Been Chopped Down

The giant copper beech tree that Theodore Roosevelt planted at Sagamore Hill, his Long Island home, has been removed from the National Park System property.

10 Fascinating Facts About the 10 Most Popular National Parks in America

From Acadia to Zion and the Rockies to the Smokies, there's a lot to see—and learn—from America's most frequented national parks.

Meet Gracie: The Resident 'Bark Ranger' at Montana's Glacier National Park

As the resident "Bark Ranger" at Glacier National Park in Montana, Gracie helps protect both humans and wildlife.

All National Parks Will Be Free to Visitors on April 20

Every national park in the U.S., from Acadia to Zion, will be free for guests to visit on Saturday, April 20.

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