With temperatures reaching triple digits before spring begins, officials are closing popular routes to prevent heatstroke.

Six separate rescues in just two days kept Nevada search-and-rescue teams busy. Here’s what the experts say went wrong—and what hikers often underestimate about this Mojave Desert landscape.

The National Park Service released its latest visitation numbers. The country’s most popular national park, the Smokies, drew over 11 million visitors. In contrast, some parks welcomed only a few thousand visitors over the entire year.

Massive lava fountains at Hawaiʻi’s Kīlauea led officials to close portions of Volcanoes National Park. Here's what the scene looked like from the ground.

Here’s what local guides say you can expect in 2026.

Washington skier Michael Harris was encased in avalanche debris he said felt like cement at Stevens Pass. He survived only after his wife noticed his GPS location had stopped moving.

Rangers are still searching for a motive, but some suspect the removal could be tied to overtourism.

After an unusually dry winter, the reservoir’s water is sitting at nearly 170 feet below full.

Benjamin had rafted the Grand Canyon several times, and was defined by friends as an experienced boater.

Federal documents show that the Department of Homeland Security signed waivers for 28 environmental laws to expedite construction of a Smart Wall within one of America's wildest national parks.

Thousands of people flock to Yosemite National Park every year to witness the short-lived spectacle.

Following one of the deadliest summers on record, more than a dozen people have died in the Italian mountains this year. Rescuers are now issuing a warning to those hoping to visit Italy ahead of heavy snowfall.

Damon Petrie, 60, mysteriously vanished in December 2025 near southern Oregon’s Cascade-Siskiyou National Monument. A hiker just found his body in the woods.

Florida’s report used EPA standards typical for soil—not food—prompting scientists to question whether its conclusions are meaningful or alarmist.

The alleged Yosemite jumper claims the video that the NPS saw was generated by artificial intelligence.

If you’re hoping to swap your office cubicle for a campfire this summer, we have you covered.

Three dogs were rescued from a remote gully near Texas Canyon, a popular climbing area in Santa Clarita, California. Watch the now-viral video where responders describe their heartwarming rescue.

A new webcam captures the moment of truth as skiers attempt the 20-foot plunge into Corbet’s Couloir, a narrow ski line at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.

Signs referencing slavery, climate change, and Native American history have been removed from at least 17 national park sites in six states.

Graffiti and other forms of vandalism at national park sites are federal crimes that carry penalties of up to $5,000 in fines and six months in jail.