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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – On Saturday, March 13, 2021, a pilot supporting park wildlife studies saw the first grizzly bear of 2021. From the air, the pilot watched the bear interact with wolves at a carcass in the northern part of the park. This is the first sighting of a grizzly bear in the […]

March 18, 2021 – Following an investigation by Special Agents of the National Park Service (NPS) Investigative Services Branch, a man has been sentenced for misappropriation of government property and interfering with agency functions by providing false information within Grand Canyon National Park. At a recent court hearing, Dante J. Fowler, age 33, was ordered

Buildings damaged, no serious injuries DEATH VALLEY, CA – A loud explosion rocked Stovepipe Wells Resort around 4:30am on Monday, March 8, 2021. The blast damaged concession employee housing. The resort in central Death Valley National Park is still providing full public services. The explosion appears to have been caused by a propane leak. The

March 11, 2021 – MOAB, UT— In 2021, as visitation to outdoor spaces continues to grow exponentially, Arches National Park has been chosen to be a Hot Spot by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics. Arches is 1 of 10 diverse and popular national, state, and local parks identified in need of leave

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Feb 25, 2021 – WASHINGTON – Outdoor experiences provided refuge from the pandemic for 237 million visitors to America’s national parks in 2020. The number represents a 28% decrease from the previous year due largely to temporary park closures and restrictions implemented in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Springdale, Utah – National Park Service officials were informed by the Medical Examiner’s Office today that the body located in the park Friday afternoon was that of Corbin McMillen, a 42-year-old man. Mr. McMillen was living in St. George, Utah. Mr. McMillen told his mother that he was going to hike the Angels Landing Trail

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – On Tuesday, February 23, 2021 the National Park Service located a body below the rim near Trailview Overlook along the Hermit Road. The body was recovered and has been identified as Lillian Meyn, age 31, of Woodside, California. Body recovery teams were able to reach the victim, who was located approximately

[et_pb_section][et_pb_row][et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text] Lands of the United States were set aside by Congress, Executive Order, or otherwise acquired in order to conserve and protect areas of untold beauty and grandeur, historical importance, and uniqueness for future generations. The tradition of capturing images of these special places started with explorers who traveled with paint and canvas or

GRAND CANYON, Ariz. – Beginning March 1, 2021, visitors traveling to Grand Canyon National Park should be prepared for modified changes in shuttle bus operations compared to previous years. The spring schedule will be in place from March 1 through May 28, 2021. To protect public health, all buses and shuttle operations are still modified