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Landscaping Pros Have Been Giving Free Lawn Care Services to Healthcare Workers, Relieving Their Stress
Project Evergreen has been mowing lawns for frontline workers taking some of the stress out of their lives while beautifying the environment for when...
Bipartisan Senate Passes Great American Outdoors Act to Finally Fund Maintenance Backlog in National Parks
The Senate passed the Great American Outdoors Act, reauthorizing the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and providing billions for park maintenance backlog.
River Running Through Zion National Park Will Be Protected Forever Thanks to the Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy bought the 419-acre property of Sheep Bridge along the Virgin River near Zion National Park, Utah, to protect it from developement.
Wales is Building a National Forest That Will Span the Length and Breadth of the Country
The Welsh government hopes to achieve their cross-country initiative by linking together fragmented forests at a rate of 4,900 acres per year.
This National Park is Asking You to Vote on Who Will Be the Fattest Bear of Their Annual ‘Fat Bear Week’
An Alaskan park service has been publishing photos of their chubbiest local bears so social media can determine who will be the Fattest Bear of 2019.
Young Couple Rescued From Crocodile-Infested Park After Writing ‘HELP’ in the Mud
This young couple had been trapped in the Australian outback for 26 hours before they were finally rescued thanks to their makeshift “HELP” sign.
Park Rangers Delighted to Find Elephant Seals Reclaimed Beach During Government Shutdown
As a result of the US government shutdown, the absence of human activity at Point Reyes has actually helped the formerly endangered elephant seal.
Here’s How Families and Groups Are Pitching in to Maintain National Parks During Government Shutdown
These volunteer-led initiatives show that Americans are more than willing to take care of their parks and communities when trouble arises.
China, World’s Biggest Polluter, Hits Carbon Goals 12 Years Early, Sparks Optimism
This new international study shows that China's shift away from coal may be a huge victory in the fight against climate change.
Sesame Street Theme Park Receives World’s First Autism Certification
While other theme parks have made themselves more autism-friendly, Sesame Place is the first park to receive full international accreditation.
Park Installs Device For the Colorblind so They Can Enjoy Dazzling Fall Colors – Watch the Emotional Reactions
Autumn isn't just adored by the masses because it brings pumpkin spice lattés and Halloween decorations – the season also brings dazzling colors to...
Support America’s Treasures and Enjoy Free Admission During National Park Week
April plays host to nature lovers' favorite week of the year: National Park Week. And, free admission is part of the celebration.
Starting on April...
Woman With Down Syndrome Fulfills Dream of Presenting Weather Forecast on National TV
It had always been this young Frenchwoman's dream to present the weather – and thanks to over 200,000 people, her wish was granted.
21-year-old Mélanie...
U.S. Citizens Are Protecting Twice as Much Land as the National Parks
New census data from 2015 show that 58 million acres of American land are being protected by conservation easements.
Expansion of Yosemite Park Will Provide Crucial Habitat for Endangered Owls
This gift of 400 acres of private land is the largest addition to for Yosemite in almost 70 years—and will benefit an isolated group of great
87K Acres Donated for New Nat’l Park: Celebrate With Free Admission to All 412 Parks This Week
This glorious New England space is now open to the public for skiing, canoeing, hunting, fishing, and recreation as the official 413th National Park.
Pack Your Bags: Free Admission This Week For All National Parks
If you've ever wanted to go to the Grand Canyon, this week is the time to do it.
In honor of the National Park Service's...
America’s Oldest Park Ranger Still Works at 93: ‘Life keeps opening up’
Back in the 1940s, Betty Soskin was a file clerk for a segregated boilermakers union. She waited until she was 85 to join the...
Every 4th Grader to Get Free 1-Year Pass to National Parks
With young people spending more time in front of screens and not getting outdoors enough, the Obama Administration announced last week that every fourth...
100-Year Return of Rare Sierra Nevada Red Fox to Yosemite Nat’l Park
Excited Yosemite National Park officials yesterday reported the first confirmed sighting of a rare Sierra Nevada red fox in the park in nearly 100...