National parks and national forests will remain open during the U.S. federal government shutdown — at least for now — but services may be limited, officials said Wednesday. The federal government shut ...

Gifford Pinchot was not only Pennsylvania’s 28th governor, but during the presidency of Theodore Roosevelt, he was the first chief of the U.S. Forest Service. Unfortunately for all of us, that history ...

With tears in his eyes, Mr Hart on Wednesday accepted the title deeds to what is now the Cape Melville National Park. His people, the Gambiilmugu, are one of several Aboriginal groups handed back ...

The Trump administration is repeating its 2018 shutdown tactics, leaving national parks partially open with many fewer staff and services—which national park advocacy groups say is “not just ...

National parks saw a record number of visitors last year - 6.36 million more visits than in 2023. The Times reported that an internal memo instructed the NPS to not publicize the numbers. The alleged ...

Timothy Neal does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their ...

The only locksmith at Yosemite National Park in California, the sole EMT ranger at neighboring Devils Postpile National Monument, an experienced sled dog musher in Alaska’s Denali National Park. These ...

It’s not too soon to start planning 2025 vacations, and outdoor enthusiasts may want to keep a few dates in mind. The National Park Service recently released its free entrance dates for next year.

North America’s national parks are among the most photographed destinations in the world, offering landscapes that range from towering red-rock canyons to emerald lakes and glacier-clad peaks. A new ...