The number of mining claims on U.S. public lands is growing. A 27% increase since 2019 has brought the total to nearly a half-million. A new study showed many are in close proximity to, and could ...

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Big Sky Connection - A new study maps mining claims on federal public lands and ... A new study showed many are in close proximity to, and could threaten, national parks. In Montana, Idaho and Wyoming ...

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...

Beyond April 19, additional fee-free days are scheduled for later in the year, including June 19 (Juneteenth), August 4 ...

For those who are looking to get out to a park, they could consider a visit instead to one of Vermont’s 55 developed state parks during the weeklong outdoor celebration, which ends April 27.

A new tribal national park in North Dakota is opening a little-seen area of the rugged Badlands to hikers and other outdoors ...

maps that can be used offline, and curated tips for the most enjoyable experience. Since the COVID-19 prompted many people to turn to national parks for the fresh air and exercise they craved ...