Alaska is a prime location for birdwatchers. Local guides help avian observers check bristle-thighed curlews off their bucket ...

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At least $1.6 million in federal funds for projects meant to capture and digitize stories of the systemic abuse of ...

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Learn American bison facts about recovering bison populations to heal grasslands and help create habitats for other wildlife.

An artsy community in Alaska is situated on a beautiful blue bay full with wildlife and scenery that will make it clear why ...

From the adorable but deadly pine marten to the massive sperm whale, get to know some of the amazing animals that call ...

A massive overhaul of the Interior Department and all its bureaus, which include the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management, apparently is in the works, while at the same time Interior ...

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include Grand Teton and Acadia.

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MAX MEADOWS, Va. – New River Trail State Park has opened two new experiences for visitors: the Ivanhoe Birding Trail and the Foster Falls Self-Guided Tour. These additions provide opportunities ...

Job growth is flat across most of Alaska, according to new state data. But the Arctic saw a big spike last year due to progress on oil and gas projects. This month's report from the Alaska ...