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
Valmik Thapar Dies at 73 After 50 Years Tracking Tigers and Serving on 150+ Wildlife Panels
Valmik Thapar, who spent 50 years fighting for India’s tigers, died on May 31, 2025, after battling cancer. He was 73. Thapar became a leading voice for tiger protection without any formal
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Golden Eagles Spotted in Northumberland for First Time Since 1800s
Golden eagles are flying over Northern England again for the first time in more than 150 years. These huge birds – the second-largest birds of prey in the UK after the white-tailed
Kīlauea’s 23rd Eruption Episode Sends Lava Over 1,000 Feet High Within Halemaʻumaʻu Crater
Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano put on a spectacular show on May 25, 2025, shooting lava fountains more than 1,000 feet into the air during its most dramatic eruption in months. This marked the
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Alaska Gold Mine Permit Faces Lawsuit Over Threat to 331 Cook Inlet Belugas
A legal battle has erupted in Alaska as environmental groups take on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers over a gold mining project that threatens one of America’s most endangered whale populations.
Grizzly Bear Relocation Near Yellowstone Sparks Fresh Debate on Wildlife Conflicts and Cattle Loss in Wyoming
A male grizzly bear was moved from private land near Cody, Wyoming to an area just south of Yellowstone National Park on May 16, 2024, after it killed cattle in the region.
Yosemite High Sierra Camps Closed for 2025: 13,000 Annual Visitors Affected, $2M Local Economic Impact
Hey nature lovers! Bad news if you’ve been dreaming about that perfectly Instagrammable “glamping” experience in Yosemite’s backcountry this summer. The park’s iconic High Sierra Camps are staying closed—again—for the 2025 season,
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Perito Moreno Glacier Retreats 2m a Year as Cascadia Earthquake Risk Grows with Sea Level Rise
Nature is sending clear warning signals from two different corners of the Americas. In Argentina, massive chunks of ice are breaking off from a historically stable glacier. Meanwhile, scientists are warning about
Mount Teide Eco-Tax 2026: 4M Visitors Face €28 Fee While Solar Cable Car Saves 618 Tonnes CO2
Mount Teide National Park, Spain’s most visited natural site welcoming over 4 million annual visitors, introduces eco-taxes for non-residents starting 2026. The Tenerife Cabildo confirmed the conservation levy follows mounting overtourism pressures
India Closes 32 Airports Until May 15 Amid Military Tensions with Pakistan Following Operation Sindoor
India has shut down 32 airports in its northern and western regions until May 15, 2025, as military tensions with Pakistan continue to rise. The shutdown, which affects major cities including Amritsar,
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Sycamore Gap Tree Vandals Convicted: £623K Damage Assessed as 8 New Shoots and 49 Saplings Offer Hope
The iconic Sycamore Gap tree case reached a turning point on May 9, 2025, when Daniel Graham (39) and Adam Carruthers (32) were convicted of criminal damage. The Newcastle Crown Court jury