The Latest Breaking News from the National Park Service

Yosemite embodies the long war over US national park privatization

The Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service’s budget and staffing have raised concerns among park advocates and the public that the administration is aiming to further privatize the national parks.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2025

Ancient shark discovered deep inside world's longest cave system

The National Park Service has announced another ancient shark discovery at Mammoth Cave in Kentucky. The latest find, named Macadens olsoni, had a unique curved row of teeth and lived around 340 million years ago.

LiveScience · Jul 28, 2025

Elon Musk's Giant Head Sculpture Makes Surprise Appearances In National Parks Saying 'Make America Wait Again'

According to a report, a 12-foot sculpture of Elon Musk‘s head has been popping up in various national parks across the U.S. this summer, bearing a political message.

Benzinga · Jul 27, 2025

How a federal monument's new welcome center in Maine honors Native Americans

A new welcome center at the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument in Maine tells the story of the land from the perspective of its original inhabitants — the Native Americans who comprise the Wabanaki Confederacy

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2025

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

A hike for foreign hikers – Trump signs executive order to raise US National Park entry fees

The executive order instructs the National Park Service to charge higher entrance fees to visitors from abroad

Advnture · Jul 7, 2025

‘A dog cemetery would not be treated like this’: the fight to preserve Black burial grounds in the US

In the absence of federal oversight, Black communities band together to stave off development on historic resting places

The Guardian - US · Jun 25, 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

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