The Latest Breaking News from National Park Service

Michigan, National Park Service look for cleaner transportation options to cut congestion

It may get easier for visitors to get around Michigan's national parks and charge their electric vehicles, thanks to a state and federal partnership.

Tribune News Service · May 2, 2022

Spotlight shines on Pullman porters in major expansion of South Side museum

A museum dedicated to the men was temporarily closed during the pandemic, but a grant allowing it to expand will help revitalize the northern end of the neighborhood, which is sometimes overlooked after Pullman was declared a National Historic Monument.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 1, 2022

US Army Chinook helicopters help set up base camp on Denali

Those wishing to climb North America’s tallest peak got a leg up this week from the U.S. Army

The Independent UK · Apr 29, 2022

Wild foal made an orphan after tourists took it from its mom, NC national park says

A newborn wild horse on one of North Carolina’s barrier islands had to be permanently taken from its mother after well-meaning tourists ferried it off the Shackleford Banks, according to Cape Lookout National Seashore.

Tribune News Service · Apr 4, 2022

Ranger Betty Soskin, who shared untold stories of WWII civilian life, retires at 100

Betty Reid Soskin, the country's oldest active National Park Service ranger, retired Thursday at the age of 100.

Los Angeles Times · Apr 1, 2022

Betty Reid Soskin, America’s oldest active ranger, retires at the age of 100

She began working with the National Park Service at 84 to reveal ‘untold stories’ of Black people’s efforts during the second world war

The Guardian - US · Apr 1, 2022

Oldest U.S. active park ranger retires at 100

The nation’s oldest active park ranger is hanging up her Smokey hat at the age of 100

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Comforting Tidal Marshes And Oak Trees Or ‘Thriller-Horror Film’?

This deserted tidal island was once bustling before severe storms ravaged it, slowly cutting through new inlets. 

Zenger · Mar 30, 2022

Joshua Tree climber fell to her death after attaching safety rope to weak nylon left behind by others

National Park Service says there are no signs of foul play so far

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

Tourist dies after falling off raft on Grand Canyon rapids tour

‘Park rangers were flown into the location with the park helicopter and all resuscitation efforts were unsuccessful’

The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022