Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Don’t Like the New Design? Here’s How to Buy a National Park Pass That Features Nature

If you want to stick with the scenic version, it will only be available for purchase through this December.

VIDEO: Man Rescued After Becoming Trapped in Quicksand in Zion National Park

Austin Dirks was hiking through Courthouse Wash when his leg broke through the sand, up to his ankle. The other foot got stuck up to the knee. 

900 Acres of Land Near Park Returned in Historic Land Deal

A Native American tribe that was displaced 175 years ago when Yosemite National Park was created is getting 900 acres of their land returned to them. 
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Stocking Stuffers for the National Park-Obsessed Person in Your Life

Small gifts, big adventures! These carefully curated stocking stuffer ideas are perfect for anyone who dreams in pine-scented air, starry skies, and winding trails.
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These are 5 of the Most Dangerous Trails in National Parks

Have you done any of these hikes?
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Holiday Gift Guide for People Who’d Rather Be in a National Park

If you know someone who’d trade any holiday party for a trail or a campfire, this gift guide is for them. We rounded up our favorite national park–themed gifts....

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Trail Camera Surprise: Wolves Move Pups to Follow Prey

This trail camera image shows something never before documented outside the Arctic.

Rangers Urge Visitors to Stop Building Cairns in National Park

Cairn controversy! What’s your opinion? Badlands National Park is asking visitors to stop stacking rocks.

Campers Warned of ‘Sneaker Snatcher’ Fox as Shoes Vanish

A shoe-stealing fox is living up to its reputation as a trickster in Grand Teton National Park.

Fossil of Tiny New Shark Species Discovered in Mammoth Cave National Park

The tiny shark has been dubbed "Clavusodens mcginnisi," or "McGinnis' nail tooth."

Violent Demonstration of a Bison’s Strength Captured in Wild Video

The clip is a reminder to all visitors to Yellowstone National Park to keep their distance from bison.

President Roosevelt’s Stolen Pocket Watch Recovered

A stolen silver pocket watch once treasured by President Theodore Roosevelt has been found! 

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Where is This Beautiful Winter Waterfall?

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It's our national park pop quiz! Can you locate this special spot?

Did You Know: You Can Adopt Denali’s Sled Dogs!

Denali National Park and Preserve
Even in retirement, these special dogs need exercise and cold temperatures to thrive.

Check Out These Spooky Ghost Wildflowers

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The spooky ghost pipe wildflower blooms straight out of the earth with white stems and flowers, and turns black with age.

Where is This? Pristine River Slices Through Idyllic Valley 

Denali National Park and Preserve
This wonderful spot can be found along one of the very few maintained trails in this park. Hikers are otherwise encouraged to set off on their own to explore this amazing landscape.

The Horns of a Bighorn Sheep Can Weigh a Whole Lot

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Bighorn sheep really do have big horns!

Park Names Explained

How Voyageurs National Park Got its Name

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The national park in a remote region of Minnesota is named after the travelers who explored the wild waterways of the area.

Washington’s Most Famous National Park is Named After an Explorer’s Friend

Mount Rainier National Park
Vancouver gave the peak its name on May 8, 1792 while exploring the Pacific Northwest.

Trappers Named Park Mountains After a Female Body Part

Grand Teton National Park
The Grand Tetons’ name has a somewhat sultry origin.

The Home of Greek Gods Inspired Park’s Name

Olympic National Park
Olympic National Park in Washington State gets its name from the famous Mount Olympus in Greece. 

Yellowstone Wasn’t Named for its Most Famous Features

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Yellowstone National Park was not named for the colorful geothermic features for which it’s so famous.

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Solo Hiker Injured by Grizzly in Yellowstone

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The hiker deployed bear spray but suffered significant injuries to his chest and arm.

Vehicle Plunges Off Grand Canyon Rim

Grand Canyon National Park
A body was found about 300 feet below the rim and retrieved by park rangers.

Man Dies in Vehicle Collision with Moose in Denali

Denali National Park and Preserve
The tragic incident happened just outside the entrance to Denali Park Road.

Mountain Lion Injures Child in Olympic National Park

Olympic National Park
The incident happened when a family was walking on a popular trail.

Two Injured, One Deceased in Small Plane Crash in Olympic National Park

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The plane went down in a remote area of the Washington state park and the cause of the crash is unknown.

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2025 Comedy Wildlife Awards Finalists Unveiled and the Pics are Hilarious!

The images from this year's contest do not disappoint and you'll be able to vote for your favorite soon.
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Nobel Prize Winner Out Camping is Last to Know He Won

The mountains were calling, and he missed an even bigger call—he won the Nobel Prize!
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Chunk the Hunk Wins Fat Bear Week Contest for 2025

The powerful male brown bear earned the title despite having a broken jaw.
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Study Finds Utah’s Wildlife Overpass is a Big Success

A new wildlife overpass in Utah is working beautifully!
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‘Banner Nesting Season’ for Rare Swans in National Park

This comes amid ongoing efforts to save Trumpeter swans, which were once nearly extinct in the Lower 48.

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Caught on Camera: Cougar Cub Captures Camera

A young mountain lion appears to have had enough with the "pawparazzi" in a New Mexico national monument.
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Solo Hiker Injured by Grizzly in Yellowstone

The hiker deployed bear spray but suffered significant injuries to his chest and arm.
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‘Banner Nesting Season’ for Rare Swans in National Park

This comes amid ongoing efforts to save Trumpeter swans, which were once nearly extinct in the Lower 48.
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Robot Rabbits Deployed to Lure Invasive Pythons

Innovation meets conservation in the Everglades!
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Here’s How Grizzlies in Yellowstone are Tracked

It’s bear capturing season in Yellowstone National Park! 

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Betty Kellenberger, 80, is Oldest Woman to Complete Grueling Trail

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Can we be like Betty Kellenberger when we grow up?

Rangers Use Backhoe to Rescue Black Bear on Side of Road

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Park rangers broke out a backhoe to rescue a black bear in Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

She’s Back! Oldest Known Wild Bird, 75, Returns to Nesting Grounds

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Wisdom, the oldest known wild bird on Earth, has returned to Midway Atoll National Wildlife Refuge.

Graffiti Discovered on Park Trail During Shutdown

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A retired NPS employee hiking in Arches National Park spotted fresh white spray-paint on the sandstone near Landscape Arch.

Injured Climber Rescued From El Capitan by Helicopter

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The Yosemite Search and Rescue team used a specialized technique to reach the climber amid high winds.

Tarantulas on the Trail in This National Park, Just in Time for Halloween

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Keep an eye out for these giant spiders in the fall as temperatures cool down.

New Island Identified in Alaska National Park

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A once-ice bound mountain in Alsek Lake is now surrounded by water as glaciers recede.

Beavers Carried by Backpack Into Remote Wilderness to Restore Ecosystem

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These waterway engineers can transform landscapes naturally and beneficially.

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