Map Lists 1,492 National Park Service Projects as “Low Priority”
A map identifies 1,492 National Park Service projects labelled low priority. What that status means for maintenance, safety and visitor services.
East Potomac Park: What the Filing Says About Up to 529 Trees
An Interior Department filing identifies up to 529 trees for possible removal at East Potomac Park. Here is what is known about the legal dispute.
Cumberland Island Land Exchange Proposal: What the NPS Plan Would Do
A proposed exchange of federal and private land on Georgia’s Cumberland Island is open for public comment until 16 October, putting a long-running question
Grand Canyon flash flood recovery yields human remains near Crystal Rapid weeks later
Search crews working at Grand Canyon National Park have recovered a third set of human remains near Crystal Rapid, weeks after a deadly flash
Yellowstone August Visitation Reaches 881,936: 2% Growth Shows Recovery Trend While Park Manages Fishing Bans & Thermal Closures
The trails and viewpoints of America’s first national park filled with 881,936 recreation visits during August 2025, according to fresh data from the National Park Service (NPS). That’s a 2% bump from
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NSW’s $60M Koala Sanctuary Could Save 12,000 Marsupials While 300 Timber Jobs Hang in Balance
The NSW government’s $60 million plan to create Australia’s largest koala sanctuary has sparked fierce criticism from timber workers who fear for their livelihoods. Premier Chris Minns announced Sunday the creation of
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Sycamore Gap Tree Age Revealed: Scientists Confirm Iconic Landmark Was At Least 120 Years Old When Illegally Cut Down
Scientists have confirmed that the iconic Sycamore Gap tree, illegally cut down in 2023, was at least 100 to 120 years old when it met its untimely end. This first-ever scientific analysis
Lake Tahoe Plague Case: 41 Infected Rodents Found Since 2021, Officials Urge Camper Caution
A South Lake Tahoe resident is recovering at home after testing positive for plague, likely contracted from an infected flea bite while camping in the area, according to El Dorado County health
Rangers Uncover 2,377 Marijuana Plants and Banned Pesticides Stealing 19,016 Gallons of Water Daily
National Park Service rangers and Bureau of Land Management agents hauled 2,377 full-grown cannabis plants and nearly a ton of trash from a 13-acre grow deep in Sequoia National Park last week.
Federal Judge Ends APHIS ‘Spray First’ Approach: Orders 17-State Pesticide Program Overhaul
A federal judge in Oregon has ordered the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to fundamentally change how it manages grasshoppers and Mormon crickets on public lands. The August 22, 2025
Judge Orders ‘No Process’ Alligator Alcatraz Dismantled in 60 Days, Lighting Alone Reduced Panther Habitat by 2,000 Acres
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams has ordered state and federal defendants to begin winding down operations at the controversial detention site commonly called “Alligator Alcatraz” within 60 days. The preliminary injunction requires
Only 1 in 600 Rattlesnake Bites Are Fatal: Tennessee Hiker Among Rare Deaths After Handling Snake
A hiker died after being bitten by what officials believe was a timber rattlesnake at Savage Gulf State Park in Tennessee. Witnesses say the person picked up the snake before being bitten
Kīlauea Ready for Next Eruption: August 18-22 Window Forecast
Kīlauea volcano’s latest eruption cycle continues to captivate scientists and visitors alike as they await Episode 31, expected to begin between August 18-22. Episode 30 ended abruptly on August 6 after 12
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Famous Mexican Gray Wolf Asha Released After Year and a Half of Captivity: Now Part of Only 286 Wild Lobos
The release came only after significant public pressure. Over 8,000 citizens emailed and 36 conservation organizations wrote to the Service and Department of Interior in July, urging the immediate release of Asha
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