The Latest Breaking News from Kings Canyon

Record-breaking El Capitan climber dies in Sierra Nevada fall

Jacob ‘Jake’ Whisenant died in Sequoia and Kings Canyon wilderness in ‘climbing-related incident’, authorities say

The Guardian - US · Aug 11

Vigilance urged as missing National Park hiker who separated from group is found dead by family members

The incident marks the fifth fatality at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in 2025

Advnture · Jul 16, 2025

Managing forests and other ecosystems under rising threats requires thinking across wide-ranging scenarios

In Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in California, trees that have persisted through rain and shine for thousands of years are now facing multiple threats triggered by a changing climate.

The Conversation · May 27, 2025

ATG Downunder pulls tour and coach business out of Alice Springs

The company, which offers a range of travel services to destinations including Uluru, Kings Canyon and the MacDonnell Ranges, will relocate its assets to Darwin.

ABC News · Mar 2, 2023

Threatened red fox pops up south of Yosemite, increasing species’ survival chances

The sleek and tenacious Sierra Nevada red fox — once thought to have disappeared from the mountain range that bears its name — has been detected near the eastern boundary of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 26, 2023

UK artist Bruce Munro to illuminate Kings Canyon resort with Light Towers installation

Central Australia will soon be home to two light installations created by UK sculptor and artist Bruce Munro, with his second project expected to open in April 2023.

ABC News · Oct 10, 2022

Apex Legends Season 14 – Kings Canyon changes

Big changes are coming to Apex Legends' first ever map, Kings Canyon.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 1, 2022

Apex Legends Season 14 – balance changes, Kings Canyon update, Vantage, release date

Season 14 of Apex Legends is almost here, and it looks like it’s going to be one of the biggest, most significant shifts to the meta yet.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 28, 2022

What you need to know before going to these Western national parks in 2022

After a 2021 filled with pandemic uncertainty and anxiety about all things indoors, many travelers are sure to be thinking hard about national park destinations in the West this year. But there’s plenty of change and uncertainty outdoors, too.

Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2022