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Long lines and scientists forced to clean bathrooms – America's national parks struggle with a significantly reduced workforce after Trump's mass firings

The National Park Service is struggling through a busy summer, after thousands of employees lost their jobs or took ...

Changes make Rocky Mountain National Park more accessible for people with disabilities

Rocky Mountain National Park has added accessible picnic tables, an adaptive bus and more free all-terrain wheelchairs.

How the National Park System Is Faring Under the Trump Administration

Experts say that current pressures could change "the National Park System irreparably for future generations." ...
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National Park Service planning to move the Fort Caroline Memorial due to chronic flooding

While the exhibit has been continuously repaired, the NPS says it is no longer sustainable or cost-effective. The new ...

Elk are hiding in this photo at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. See them?

The biggest of the elk roaming Great Smoky Mountains National Park can weigh up to 900 pounds, yet they’re masters at hiding when the mood strikes. Proof of their ability was shared Aug. 7 on Facebook ...

Could there be a new US national park? Georgia lawmakers push for designation

A bipartisan group of lawmakers and nonprofits are pushing to establish the next national park in the U.S. in Georgia. Here's where.

National park trail with lava tubes, bat-watching to close for nearly a year

A popular hiking trail in western New Mexico that features ancient lava flows and bat-filled caves will be closed through ...

Onlooker shares photos after catching national park visitor's thoughtless act: 'I reported him to a ranger'

Protecting the landscapes and wildlife found in our national parks requires people to adhere to certain rules, including not ...