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Coast Guard and park rangers rescue four from fishing boat near Pictured Rocks
The boat north of Grand Marais in the U.P.'s Lake Superior called in a distress signal Friday that the boat was taking on ...
Four rescued from boat near Pictured Rocks. What Coast Guard, park service say happened
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and the Coast Guard said four people were saved and their boat was towed to shore Friday ...
Avoid the crowds at America’s national parks—by going underwater
From sunken ships to kelp forests to vibrant reefs, these national park experiences are as uncrowded as it gets. Here’s where ...
3 Grizzly Bears Dead in 2 Separate National Park Incidents
It has been a sad week for grizzly bears in national parks. On Tuesday, May 13, two young grizzly bears were found dead, ...
Crystal Cave in Sequoia National Park to reopen this month after four years of closure
After four years of closure, Crystal Cave is reopening this month in Sequoia National Park. Learn why it was closed, how to ...
Park Service plans cleanup of heavy debris on Ship Island beach
The National Park Service is going to clean heavy debris off Ship Island’s south beach on the Gulf of Mexico.
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Traveler's View | Will There Be A National Park Service Director?
During President Donald Trump's first term, from 2016-2020, he never had a Senate-confirmed Park Service director. While ...
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This Is the Cheapest U.S. National Park to Fly to—and It Has 15 Miles of Dramatic Dune-covered Coastline
A new report shows the 10 national parks that have the most affordable flights, with the top-ranked park costing an average ...
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GOP Slashes Park Service Funds Targeted For Hiring, Restoration Projects
It’s unusual for members of Congress to have nothing to say on legislation. But there was ample silence from Republicans when ...
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This Utah National Park Has Canyon Views and Postcard-worthy Landscapes—and One of the Scariest Hikes in the U.S.
Come for the soaring sandstone, stay for the stars—here’s everything you need to know about visiting Zion National Park.
Photos: What visiting the national parks used to look like
Many of the features you see in the national parks today look the same as when your ancestors visited, even if the way we visit these lands has changed.