43 h. ago Newsom defies Trump administration, declares free parks for MLK Day

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded to the Trump administration's decision to scrap free national park entry on MLK Day, offering free admission to 200-plus state parks.

Politics

53 h. ago Dinosaur fossils unearthed during parking lot construction at national park

Construction workers made an incredible discovery at Dinosaur National Monument when parking lot work unearthed fossils believed to belong to the Diplodocus.

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3 d. ago New national park on 'edge of the world’ will be built in two years: See the stunning photos

Chile created Cape Froward National Park on the Brunswick Peninsula to protect endangered huemul deer and wildlife located at the "edge of the world."

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4 d. ago National park warns against dangerous crowding and traffic amid new volcano eruption

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano produces significant volcanic gas during the latest eruption. Officials are monitoring air quality as crowds flock to witness the activity.

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5 d. ago George Washington Memorial Parkway Lanes Open After Major Project

George Washington Memorial Parkway Lanes Open After Major Project  National Parks Traveler

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6 d. ago National Park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why

National Park staff are asking about citizenship status. Here's why  Los Angeles Times

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6 d. ago National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors

National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors  Los Angeles Times

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6 d. ago Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes

Trump officials eye park near National Mall for Garden of Heroes  The Washington Post

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9 d. ago WATCH: Snowboarders carried away by avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park

Three snowboarders were caught up in an avalanche in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. No serious injuries were reported.

Politics

1 week ago How Trump’s plan to charge foreigners more is causing chaos at national parks

How Trump’s plan to charge foreigners more is causing chaos at national parks  The Washington Post

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1 week ago National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass

National Park updates guidelines to stop visitors defacing Trump picture on pass  NPR

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1 week ago National Park Service will void passes with stickers over Trump's face

The use of an image of Trump on the 2026 pass — rather than the usual picture of nature — has sparked a backlash, sticker protests, and a lawsuit from a conservation group.

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1 week ago Immigration checks at national parks cause delays and confusion

Immigration checks at national parks cause delays and confusion  The Washington Post

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1 week ago The Cascades frog vanished from this national park. Researchers are bringing it back

Nearly 20 years ago, the last known Cascades frog disappeared from Lassen Volcanic National Park. Now researchers are bringing them back, hoping the frogs can stage a comeback.

Politics

1 week ago Want to cover Trump’s face on your national park pass? That’ll cost you.

Want to cover Trump’s face on your national park pass? That’ll cost you.  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago 14 US National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites

14 US National Parks That Are Also UNESCO World Heritage Sites  TravelAwaits

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2 w. ago The amazing tale of the Riley Creek wolf pack in Denali National Park

The amazing tale of the Riley Creek wolf pack in Denali National Park  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago 400+ National Parks Are Free To Visit On These 10 Days In 2026

400+ National Parks Are Free To Visit On These 10 Days In 2026  Secret Los Angeles

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2 w. ago Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for the National Park Service

Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for the National Park Service  Anchorage Daily News

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2 w. ago National Park Service to spend $54 million on landmark D.C. fountains

National Park Service to spend $54 million on landmark D.C. fountains  The Washington Post

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