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Jun 25, 2026

White Sands National Park seeks to contact visitor who handled dead bat

White Sands National Park in New Mexico is urgently seeking to identify a visitor who handled a dead bat with bare hands and brought it inside the park’s…

Grand Canyon

Jun 24, 2026

Grand Canyon National Park to lift summer trail closures for Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project

Grand Canyon National Park has announced it will lift several trail closures ahead of schedule, reopening key routes to hikers and visitors starting at 7 a.m. on Friday,…

Dinosaur

Jun 24, 2026

Dinosaur National Monument Implements Fire Restrictions

Dinosaur National Monument is set to implement Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning Friday, June 26, 2026, at 12:01 a.m., according to an announcement from Superintendent Phil Akers. The…

Southwest

May 23, 2025

Death Valley National Park encourages visitors to avoid traveling by motorcycle this summer

The National Park Service has issued a warning to visitors of Death Valley National Park, advising against motorcycle travel during the summer months. This caution comes as temperatures…

Southwest

May 23, 2025

Fatal semi-truck crash in Death Valley National Park

A fatal tractor-trailer accident occurred on May 20, 2025, in Death Valley National Park, resulting in the death of the driver. The crash also caused significant damage to…

Southwest

May 23, 2025

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area releases body worn camera footage from May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting

The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area has made public body-worn camera footage related to an officer-involved shooting that took place on May 3, 2025. The video, which contains…

Southwest

May 23, 2025

NPS seeks public input on grazing management at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreational Area

The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting the public to share their thoughts and feedback on the Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (GrMP/EA) for Black Canyon of…

Southwest

May 23, 2025

NPS seeks public input on grazing management at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreational Area

The National Park Service (NPS) is inviting public feedback on a new Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (GrMP/EA). This plan pertains to two sites: the Black Canyon…

Southwest

May 20, 2025

Hiker Fatality Along North Kaibab Trail—May 2025

On May 15, a hiker was reported unresponsive on the North Kaibab Trail in the Grand Canyon. The Grand Canyon Regional Communications Center received the report around 4:45…

Southwest

May 20, 2025

Arches and Canyonlands Prepare for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend

As Memorial Day weekend draws near, Arches and Canyonlands national parks are preparing for a surge in visitor numbers. Both parks are anticipating heavy traffic, crowded trails, and…

Southwest

May 17, 2025

Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service to Begin on May 19, 2025

Bandelier National Monument has announced the commencement of its free summer shuttle service to Frijoles Canyon, which is now set to begin on May 19, 2025. This new…

Southwest

May 13, 2025

Sôr María de Jesús de Ágreda to be honored at Gran Quivira

Salinas Pueblo Missions National Monument is set to host a dedication ceremony to reveal a new wayside exhibit. This exhibit will feature a pastel painting by George salaS,…

Southwest

May 13, 2025

Bryce Canyon to begin construction on final section of shared use path

Bryce Canyon National Park has announced plans to commence construction on the final section of a widely used hiking and biking path. The path, which provides access to…

Southwest

May 13, 2025

Bryce Canyon to begin construction on final section of shared use path

Bryce Canyon National Park has announced the commencement of construction on the final section of its popular hiking and biking path. Set to begin in late May, the…

Southwest

May 13, 2025

Zion National Park prepares for Memorial Day Weekend crowds, summer season

As the arrival of Memorial Day Weekend and the summer season loom, Zion National Park is preparing for an influx of visitors. The National Park Service (NPS) is…

Southwest

May 12, 2025

Fire restrictions May 2025

Due to severe drought conditions and an increase in fire activity, Arizona State, federal agencies, and Tribal agencies are set to implement Stage 2 fire restrictions in southeast…

Southwest

May 12, 2025

Interagency News Release

Several agencies, including Chiricahua National Monument, Fort Bowie National Historic Site, and the Coronado National Forest, have implemented a ban on fires and smoking. The restrictions will take…

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National Park News

White Sands National Park seeks to contact visitor who handled dead bat

Grand Canyon National Park to lift summer trail closures for Transcanyon Waterline Replacement Project

Dinosaur National Monument Implements Fire Restrictions

Death Valley National Park encourages visitors to avoid traveling by motorcycle this summer

Fatal semi-truck crash in Death Valley National Park

Glen Canyon National Recreation Area releases body worn camera footage from May 3, 2025, officer involved shooting

NPS seeks public input on grazing management at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreational Area

NPS seeks public input on grazing management at Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreational Area

Hiker Fatality Along North Kaibab Trail—May 2025

Arches and Canyonlands Prepare for a Busy Memorial Day Weekend

Bandelier’s Summer Shuttle Service to Begin on May 19, 2025

Sôr María de Jesús de Ágreda to be honored at Gran Quivira

Bryce Canyon to begin construction on final section of shared use path

Bryce Canyon to begin construction on final section of shared use path

Zion National Park prepares for Memorial Day Weekend crowds, summer season

Fire restrictions May 2025

Interagency News Release

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