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
Victoria Expands Deer Hunting to National Parks: 130,000 Hectares Open Despite Conservation Backlash
The Victorian Government’s decision to amend the National Parks Act to allow deer hunting in the Errinundra and Snowy River national parks has sparked intense debate among conservationists, hunters, and former park
Karmactive Staff
Trump’s MABA Commission: Foreign Tourist Fees to Generate $90M While National Parks Face 24% Staff Reduction
President Trump signed two executive orders on July 3, 2025, setting up a new “Make America Beautiful Again” (MABA) Commission and changing how national parks operate. The plan raises fees for foreign
Govind Tekale
Lawsuit Filed as Crater Lake Newt Population Plummets 63% in One Year with Only 13 Remaining
The Center for Biological Diversity filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on July 3, 2025, for failing to provide timely protection for the critically endangered Crater Lake newt under the Endangered
Americans Will Spend $15.5 Billion This Independence Day: How July 4th Traditions Shape the Nation
July 4th marks the day in 1776 when the Continental Congress approved the Declaration of Independence, officially announcing that the 13 American colonies were breaking away from Great Britain to form a
Tejal Somvanshi
Brazilian Tourist Dies on Mount Rinjani After 600m Fall: 50 Rescuers Battled Fog for 4 Days Before Finding Body
A 26-year-old Brazilian tourist has died after falling from a cliff near the crater of Mount Rinjani, Indonesia’s second-highest volcano. Juliana Marins’ body was found on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, following a
Rare Addax Calf Born at Blank Park Zoo Boosts Species with Fewer Than 100 Left in Wild
A rare birth at Blank Park Zoo in Des Moines, Iowa has provided a small boost to one of the world’s most endangered species. The zoo announced Thursday the arrival of Henri,
Bison Gores NJ Tourist at Yellowstone: Animal That Injured More Visitors Than Any Other Strikes Again
A peaceful morning at Yellowstone turned dangerous on June 10, 2025, when a bison gored a 30-year-old man from Randolph, New Jersey. The incident happened around 9:45 a.m. near Old Faithful in
LA Curfew Imposed: 469 Arrests Made as Mayor Declares Emergency After Immigration Protests Turn Violent
A curfew now covers one square mile of downtown Los Angeles from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Mayor Karen Bass announced the restriction Tuesday as protests against immigration raids entered their fifth
Trail Cameras Capture ‘Extinct’ Species: Himalayan Quail Found After 150 Years, Snow Leopards Up 20%
Trail cameras are changing how we track and protect wildlife by capturing rare animals that scientists rarely see face-to-face. These motion-activated devices are helping confirm the existence of species thought to be
Critically Endangered ‘Forest Fairy’ Possum Found in NSW After 100+ Years of Local Extinction”
In a surprising discovery, scientists have found a Leadbeater’s possum in Kosciuszko National Park in New South Wales (NSW). This small, critically endangered marsupial was thought to be extinct in NSW for
Rahul Somvanshi