What to know about the pipeline that brings water to millions of Grand Canyon goers
Four significant breaks in the water pipeline that serves the Grand Canyon means visitors wonโt be able to stay overnight in hotels inside Grand Canyon National Parkโs South Rim through the Labor Day holiday.
Grand Canyon's only water pipeline fails, prompting shutdown of overnight hotel stays
Visitors wonโt be able to stay overnight in hotels at Grand Canyon National Park after a series of breaks in the only pipeline that serves the popular tourist destination.
Sister says hiker still missing in Grand Canyon flash flood amid intense search
Search and rescue crews at Grand Canyon National Park are searching for an Arizona woman nearly two days after she was swept into a creek during a flash flood.
Ernesto retains strength as a hurricane over the open Atlantic
Two people who drowned off South Carolinaโs Hilton Head Island where rip current warnings related to Hurricane Ernesto were posted have been identified as Ohio men.
Ernesto regains hurricane strength, sends powerful swells, dangerous rip currents to US East Coast
Ernesto has regained hurricane status as the storm churns away from Bermuda and heads farther out into the northeastern Atlantic Ocean.
Hundreds of miles away, Hurricane Ernesto still affects US beaches with rip currents, house collapse
Hurricane Ernesto was being felt this weekend along much of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, even with the storm hundreds of miles offshore and crossing Bermuda.
Hurricane Ernesto weakens into tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters
Hurricane Ernesto has weakened into a tropical storm as it moves away from Bermuda over open waters of the Atlantic after crossing over the tiny British territory early in the day with heavy rains and strong winds.
Death Valley's scorching heat kills second man this summer
A California man died from overheating at Death Valley National Park after hiking on a day where temperatures reached nearly 120 degrees Fahrenheit (48.3 degrees Celsius).
Surprise Yellowstone geyser eruption highlights little known hazard at popular park
A surprise eruption of steam in a Yellowstone National Park geyser basin that sent people scrambling for safety as basketball-sized rocks flew overhead has highlighted a little-known hazard that scientists hope to be able to predict someday.
Surprise blast of rock, water and steam in Yellowstone sends dozens running for safety
A surprise eruption in Yellowstone National Park has shot steam, water and dark-colored rock and dirt an estimated 100 feet into the sky and sent people running for safety.
Gunman who was killed by Yellowstone rangers had planned a July 4 mass shooting, park reveals
Yellowstone National Park officials say a gunman killed by park rangers as he fired a semiautomatic rifle at the entrance of a dining facility with 200 people inside had told a woman he planned to carry out a mass shooting.
The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to the North Cascades region of Washington
The federal government plans to restore grizzly bears to an area of northwest and north-central Washington.
Wild horses facing removal in a North Dakota national park just got another strong ally: Congress
Advocates for some 200 wild horses roaming North Dakotaโs Theodore Roosevelt National Park are hoping a signal of support from Congress will prevent the removal of the beloved animals.
A sure sign of spring: The iconic cherry trees in the nation's capital will soon begin to bloom
Itโs cherry blossom season again, and officials in the nation's capital are predicting a banner year for the signature pink blooms.
Toppled White House Christmas tree is secured upright, and lighting show will happen as scheduled
Repair crews have installed concrete blocks and cables to secure the National Christmas Tree in front of the White House after the tree blew down.
Don't mess with this mama bear: Grazer easily wins popular Fat Bear Contest at Alaska national park
When it comes to packing on the pounds to survive an Alaska winter, this yearโs undisputed champ is Grazer.
Further evidence points to footprints in New Mexico being the oldest sign of humans in Americas
New research shows that fossil footprints discovered at the edge of an ancient lakebed in New Mexico's White Sands National Park date back to between 21,000 and 23,000 years ago.
A woman died after falling from a cliff at a Blue Ridge Parkway scenic overlook in North Carolina
A South Carolina woman died after falling from a scenic overlook along the Blue Ridge Parkway in western North Carolina, according to the National Park Service.
Wild horses that roam Theodore Roosevelt National Park may be removed. Many oppose the plan
The National Park Service has proposed removing wild horses from Theodore Roosevelt National Park in western North Dakota, as the park looks to revise its livestock plans.
Young, wild and free: Wolverine spotted in California for only second time in last 100 years
A wolverine was spotted three times last month in the eastern Sierra Nevada, a rare occurrence for an animal thatโs only been seen one other time in California over the last 100 years.
3 healthy kittens born to mountain lion tracked by biologists in wilderness near Los Angeles
A mountain lion studied by biologists in wilderness areas near Los Angeles has given birth to three healthy kittens.
67-year-old Bedford man dead after motorcycle collision on Blue Ridge Parkway
A motorcycle collision on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Bedford left one man dead and another hospitalized Tuesday, according to the National Park Service.
Montana judge to decide on wolf hunting limits
A Montana judge said he would decide Tuesday whether to continue temporary limits on wolf hunting in the state or to restore quotas and hunting methods before a trial over whether the public was given an adequate opportunity to weigh in on changes in the way the state estimates the size of the wolf population.
Feds resume study of restoring grizzlies to North Cascades
Environmental groups are hailing a decision by the Biden administration to resume studying whether grizzly bears should be restored to the remote North Cascades mountains in Washington state.
Early data indicates Idaho wolf population is holding steady
Idaho's top wildlife official says the state's wolf population appears to be holding steady despite recent changes by lawmakers that allow expanded methods and seasons for killing wolves.
Arizona levee breached, hiker missing after floods hit West
A levee was breached Monday in a small town near the Arizona-New Mexico state line, forcing the evacuations of 60 people after a weekend of flash floods across the American Southwest that also swept away one woman who is still missing in Utahโs Zion National Park.
Part of a foot, in a shoe, spotted in Yellowstone hot spring
Yellowstone National Park officials are investigating after an employee spotted part of a foot, in a shoe, floating in a hot spring in the southern part of the park.
Death Valley route buried in floods closed for another week
Authorities say a main roadway into Death Valley National Park will remain closed into next week as crews clean up after record-breaking rains damaged the roadway and choked it with mud, rocks and debris.
Record floods strand 1K people in Death Valley National Park
Record rainfall triggered flash flooding at Death Valley National Park that buried cars, forced officials to close all roads in and out the park and stranded about 1,000 people.
Biologists' fears confirmed on the lower Colorado River
Confirming their worst fears for record-low lake levels, National Park Service fisheries biologists have discovered that a non-native predator fish has made its way through Glen Canyon Dam to the lower Colorado River, where it can prey on ancient native fish they have been working to reestablish.
Fires hit Southwest, New Mexico's season 'dangerously early'
New Mexico 's governor says the state faces a long and potentially devastating wildfire season as Southwestern wildfires cause destruction and force people from their homes.
"A very chaotic situation': Crews tackle growing wildfires
Destructive U.S. Southwest fires have burned dozens of homes in northern Arizona and put numerous small villages in New Mexico in the path of danger, as wind-fueled flames chewed up wide swaths of tinder dry forest and grassland and plumes of smoke filled the sky.
National Park Week is coming: Hereโs when you can get in for free
One of this yearโs entrance fee-free days is coming up at our countryโs National Parks, meaning if you want to visit, you wonโt have to pay admission.
National Park Service wants your input on changes to Virginiaโs Triple Crown hiking trails
Calling all hikers! Changes are coming to Virginiaโs Triple Crown along the Appalachian Trail, but officials need your help first.
National Park Service seeking input on how to improve Appalachian Trail near Virginiaโs Triple Crown
Ever tried to hike up to McAfee Knob only to experience the crazy-crowded parking lot? Youโre certainly not alone.
Montana curbs wolf hunt after 23 from Yellowstone killed
Montana wildlife commissioners are shutting down gray wolf hunting and trapping in areas bordering Yellowstone National Park amid criticism over 23 wolves being killed after roaming from the park in recent several months.
Sequoia National Park opens Giant Forest that survived fire
Sequoia National Park is reopening its Giant Forest area, three months after extraordinary efforts saved the grove as Northern California wildfires destroyed thousands of other redwoods.
Native American confirmed as head of National Park Service
The U.S. Senate has unanimously approved the nomination of Charles โChuckโ Sams III as National Park Service director, which will make him the first Native American to lead the agency that oversees more than 131,000 square miles of parks and other landmarks.
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Chalk artists gather to complete 40 (incredible!) portraits of the passengers and crew members of Flight 93
As we inch closer to the 20th anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, it feels fitting that weโre seeing more and more tributes and events pop up to remember the day.
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58-year-old Roanoke man dies after motorcycle crash on Blue Ridge Parkway
A Roanoke man died in a crash on the Blue Ridge Parkway near the county line between Floyd and Patrick counties on Saturday, according to the National Park Service.
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Park Service pushes back against licensing Georgia spaceport
The National Park Service is pushing back against a Federal Aviation Administration report recommending approval of a launch pad for commercial rockets off the Georgia coast.
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US Park service sued after gate kills Ugandan humanitarian
The family of a womenโs rights activist from Uganda has sued the National Park Service after she was decapitated last year by a gate at Utahโs Arches National Park.
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Study: California fire killed 10% of worldโs giant sequoias
A draft study says at least a tenth of the worldโs mature giant sequoias were destroyed by a single California wildfire that tore through the southern Sierra Nevada last year.
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Unusual bobcat tree den found in California fire burn zone
Biologists studying Southern California bobcats found a mother and three kittens this spring in an unusual den in a cavity up in a tree in an area intensely burned by a huge 2018 wildfire west of Los Angeles.
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Two men die in separate incidents along the Blue Ridge Parkway
The National Park Service announced Monday that two men died on Sunday in separate incidents about 100 miles away from each other along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
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Portions of Blue Ridge Parkway near Roanoke to close for repairs
If you like driving over the Roanoke River Bridge on the Blue Ridge Parkway, you might want to get in one last ride before it closes. According to the National Park Service, the bridge will be closed from mid-April through Spring 2022. AdCrews will also repair the road failure near milepost 128, starting in the spring of 2022. โWe recognize these Roanoke area closures create short term impacts, however we are pleased to know that in the coming years, this section of the Parkway will be restored in ways that will allow for many more years of high-quality visitor experiences,โ said Alexa Viets, acting superintendent of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Open sections of the Blue Ridge Parkway are in blue .
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Authorities investigating armed robbery along the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville
Security footage photos from local retailers show person(s) in possession of the victimโs stolen credit cards making purchases. National Park Service officials are asking for help in identifying those responsible for an armed robbery along the Blue Ridge Parkway that happened last month. On Feb. 24 at about 7 p.m., law enforcement rangers responded to a reported armed robbery near Milepost 394.5, not far from Asheville, North Carolina. The following day, the victimโs stolen credit cards were used at a gas station, a home improvement store and a grocery store. โThis crime is a reminder that the Parkway is not immune to the types of incidents one can experience anywhere else,โ said Blue Ridge Parkway Chief Ranger Neal Labrie.
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National Park Service identify body found in river as missing Bedford County man
BEDFORD COUNTY, Va. โ UPDATEAuthorities identified the body that was found on Wednesday by multiple agencies. National Park Service along with the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office recovered a body near Rutrough Point on the Roanoke River. The park service says the body was that of missing 26-year-old Brent Gibson, of Bedford County. ORIGINAL STORYA body was found in a lake in Bedford County on Wednesday, according to the Bedford County Sheriffโs Office. AdOther agencies that initially assisted were Bedford County Fire and Rescue, Hardy Volunteer Fire Department and the Smith Mountain Lake Volunteer Fire Department.
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โTons of red flags popping upโ as family remains hopeful for missing Bedford County man
ROANOKE COUNTY, Va. โ Dive crews will be in the Roanoke River at the Blue Ridge Parkway Thursday morning as the search for a missing Bedford County man continues. While tempers flared it ended with a park ranger sharing embraces with two of Gibsonโs family members. His truck and belongings were found at the Roanoke River Overlook parking lot on the Blue Ridge Parkway a few hours later. Bowyer said about a third of them are total strangers, with no connection to the Gibson family. Gibsonโs family said they know suicide is a possibility, but their gut says thatโs just not right.
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Search for missing Bedford County man continues along the Blue Ridge Parkway
ROANOKE, Va. โ UPDATE: March 6, 2021The search for a missing Bedford County man continued along the Blue Ridge Parkway Saturday afternoon. If you have any information about Gibson, contact Blue Ridge Parkway Dispatch. ORIGINAL STORYThe National Park Service is searching for a missing man whose vehicle was found along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Roanoke. Blue Ridge Parkway Law Enforcement rangers are asking anyone who may have seen or talked to Gibson to call Parkway Dispatch at 828-298-2491. The missing search for Gibson is ongoing.