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National Parks
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As Grand Canyon National Park Turns 100, Its Chief Ranger Plans for the Next Century
By Lily Rothman
Former Interior Department Official Warns Against Keeping National Parks Open During Government Shutdown
By Alejandro de la Garza
Tips on Visiting 26 National Parks, Straight From Park Employees
By Talia Avakian / Travel + Leisure
You Might Need a Reservation at National Parks
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President Trump Donated $78K From His Salary to National Parks. He Wants to Cut Down the Department That Funds It
His proposed budget includes a $2 billion cut to the Department of Interior
By Katie Reilly
April 3, 2017
Washington Monument Will Remain Closed Indefinitely for Repairs
Its elevator is getting a modern update
By Maya Rhodan
September 26, 2016
Don’t Privatize America’s National Parks
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
August 26, 2016
Why the National Park Service Is Necessary, as Told in 1916
Robert Sterling Yard, a "treader of dusty city streets," was handpicked to convince the nation
By Ray Cavanaugh
August 25, 2016
See the Massive Growth in Visitors to America’s National Parks
Since the mid-20th century, the number of national parks in the U.S. has increased—and so has the number of people visiting those places
By Lily Rothman , Heather Jones and Emily Barone
August 24, 2016
How to Get into a National Park for Free
And how to help your kids get the most out of it
By Carey Wallace
August 15, 2016
Missing Teen Girl Found in Grand Teton National Park
She had cut and dyed her hair and changed her clothes since disappearing
By Katie Reilly
August 6, 2016
Thief Steals Coin President Obama Gave to Country's Oldest Park Ranger
Betty Soskin, 94, had her commemorative coin stolen from her home in Richmond, California
By Daniel White
June 30, 2016
Reddit Users Get Graffiti Artist Banned From National Parks
The New York-based artist defaced at least six national parks with her drawings and tag
By Emma Ockerman
June 22, 2016
Chinese Tourist Fined $1,000 for Leaving Boardwalk at Yellowstone National Park
A week after a man disappeared into an acidic hot spring
By Denver Nicks
June 16, 2016
See the National Parks Postage Stamps That Caused a Scandal
They were never meant to be used for mailing anything
By Lily Rothman
June 9, 2016
Here's a Stunning Photo of the Yosemite 'Firefall' Phenomenon
"When the fall started glowing, I could not believe what I was seeing"
By Megan McCluskey
February 18, 2016
Vanessa Hudgens Is Under Investigation for Defacing Arizona's Protected Red Rocks
She posted a picture of the names "Austin + Vanessa" carved into the rocks
By Connor Mannion / NBC News
February 17, 2016
All National Parks Are Free on Tuesday
In celebration of the National Park Service's birthday
By Tanya Basu
August 25, 2015
13 Reasons the Government Could Shut Down Again
Democrats and Republicans don't see eye to eye on spending
By Jay Newton-Small
July 15, 2015
Why Recycling Is a Bad Deal for Cities
These are today's best ideas
By The Aspen Institute
June 30, 2015
How Garbage Spawned a Grizzly Problem at Glacier National Park
May 11, 1910: Glacier National Park is established
By Jennifer Latson
May 11, 2015
The Problem With U.S. Wildlife Protection Efforts
'It’s up to us to make sure these species have a place to live'
By Justin Worland
April 6, 2015
Military Pilots Enjoy National Parks, Too
They've got the right stuff when it comes to making a quick visit
By Mark Thompson
September 24, 2014
Wi-Fi Headed for Canada's Wilderness
Canada has decided to install Wi-Fi at up to 20 thrillingly remote locations in some of its stunning national parks. Because what good is enjoying the solitude of the great outdoors when you can’t upload some photos to Facebook?
By Charlie Campbell
April 29, 2014
No, A Super Volcano Is Not About To Erupt In Yellowstone
Viral videos showing bison apparently fleeing Yellowstone National Park are not a sign that a super-volcano will be erupting soon, park officials said. "It's a natural occurrence and not the end of the world,” said a park spokesperson
By Maya Rhodan
April 4, 2014
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