The Latest Breaking News from National Park Service

Historic Grand Canyon Lodge reduced to rubble by devastating wildfires

A wind-whipped wildfire reduced the nearly century-old lodge to a skeleton of itself within hours

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

When Was The Grand Canyon Lodge Built? Historic Landmark Burnt Down By Dragon Bravo Wildfire

The Grand Canyon Lodge was engulfed in flames because of the Dragon Bravo Wildfire. Authorities are now using an aggressive full suppression strategy to control the fire.

International Business Times UK · Jul 14, 2025

Grand Canyon Lodge destroyed in wildfire: What happened, what’s the latest?

Buildings at the historic lodge on the North Rim of the Grand Canyon are among dozens destroyed.

Al Jazeera · Jul 14, 2025

Work gets underway on mega $8.5 million trailhead facelift at Grand Teton's much-loved Taggart Lake to improve accessibility

Ground has been broken on the two year project that will improve the visitor experience – but there's still $1 million to raise to get it finished

Advnture · Jun 18, 2025

‘A small but mighty program’: little-known US light pollution agency threatened by Trump funding cuts

The Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division strives to provide ‘full sensory experience’ in country’s national parks

The Guardian - US · Jun 13, 2025

Trump gets the OK to end protections for national monuments, from the Statue of Liberty to the Grand Canyon

President has taken steps to shrink monuments in the past, including Utah’s Bears Ears

The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025

Bison gores man who got too close in Yellowstone national park

A 30-year-old from New Jersey sustained minor injuries in latest mishap involving tourists and wildlife

The Guardian - US · Jun 11, 2025

Mystery after two hikers are found dead on remote island in Lake Superior’s Isle Royale National Park

Authorities hiked 11 miles overnight to find the victims’ bodies

The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025

A Runner Was Prosecuted for Unapproved Trail Use After the Referring Agency Called It 'Overcriminalization'

The case against Michelino Sunseri exemplifies the injustice caused by the proliferation of regulatory crimes—the target of a recent presidential order.

Reason · Jun 6, 2025

Foreign hikers and campers could be forced to pay more to visit America’s national parks to help fund a $1 billion Trump-imposed budget cut

The National Park Service, which is already in crisis, has been asked to raise a further $90 million by surcharging foreign visitors

Advnture · Jun 5, 2025