Fees for foreign visitors to most popular US parks to go up next year
WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of…
‘You could not pay me enough’
A tourist in Canada took a wild risk for a selfie, and he is now facing the horns…
‘Reminder to carry bear spray’
National parks are a true gift for viewing incredible feats of nature, including awesome wildlife sightings. Yellowstone National…
Columbus Zoo welcomes second Asian elephant calf this year
POWELL, Ohio — POWELL, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium has welcomed its second baby elephant…
NPS employee advocates worry government shutdown could lead to more layoffs
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — As the government shutdown continues, it’s impacting Arizona’s national parks. Walnut Canyon is completely closed,…
Gov. Hobbs won’t ‘bail Washington out’ amid government shutdown
PHOENIX (AZFamily) — The gates of the Grand Canyon National Park are open, it’s mostly unstaffed. Volunteers are…
Video shows dangerous situation with parent and young child near massive wild animal: ‘So many people’
Stories about tourists who make poor choices when approaching wildlife in national parks and then pay the price…
Onlooker captures video of tourist risking life at Yellowstone: ‘Charge him’
Irresponsible behavior in national parks is unfortunately common, but a recent instance went above and beyond. A post…
Scary video shows wild animal charging at tourists who got too close: ‘So dangerous’
Tourists visiting a wildlife refuge in New Mexico received a scare when an oryx charged at them after…
How rangers used innovative tactic to capture 16 invasive ‘mini-bulldozers’ in national park
Feral pigs are one of the country’s worst introduced species, and authorities are getting creative in their attempts…