National Park Service

Oregon Governor's Office

12:25pm Oct 19, 2021

National National Politics & Government

The National Park Service could soon have its first Native American director

by Nell Clark

Charles "Chuck" F. Sams III could soon become the first Native American to head the National Park Service in the agency's history. A series of acting directors have led the department since 2017.
Luther Bailey / National Park Service

5:04pm Sep 22, 2021

National National

At 100, The National Park Service's Oldest Active Ranger Is Still Going Strong

by Jonathan Franklin

Betty Soskin's career with the National Park Service began in 2000 after attending a presentation on a plan to create the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park in Richmond, Calif.
5:34pm May 02, 2021

Women Women

Park Service Names First Female Superintendent Of Blue Ridge Parkway

by Associated Press

Tracy Swartout takes on a major role and makes Western North Carolina history as she becomes the new Blue Ridge Parkway superintendent this spring.
Rick Bowmer / AP

8:47pm Nov 09, 2020

National National

Veterans And Gold Star Families Granted Lifetime Passes To National Parks

by Vanessa Romo

Former service members and families of those killed on active duty will have "free access to the iconic and treasured lands they fought to protect."
Scott Olson / Getty Images

7:07pm Jul 01, 2020

Environment Environment Health & Safety

Mount Rushmore Fireworks Revival To Feature Trump But No Social Distancing

by David Welna

Environmental dangers, including wildfires and groundwater poisoning, ended the Rushmore pyrotechnics a decade ago. Now they're back, defying a pandemic and protests.
Kirk Siegler / NPR

4:10pm May 11, 2020

National National

Lawsuit Seeks Removal Of Trump Lands Appointees

by Kirk Siegler

In a lawsuit filed Monday, conservationists allege the Trump administration's unprecedented use of non-confirmed directors at the National Park Service and Bureau of Land Management violates law.
Peter Densmore/National Park Service

6:23pm Apr 30, 2020

National National Environment

Though Closed To The Public, Bryce Canyon Still Teems With Life

by Elena Schwartz

Ranger Peter Densmore has a front row seat on the beginning of spring in the national park. With the absence of visitors, prairie dogs have overrun the roads and other wildlife have grown bold.

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11:57am Feb 17, 2020

Transportation Transportation

Park Service Warns Of Falling Ice Chunks Along Blue Ridge Parkway

by Neal Charnoff

The National Park Service is warning tourists about the threat of falling ice chunks along the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Ben Margot / AP

3:17am Jul 16, 2019

National National

Yosemite Hotels Get Their Historic Names Back After Trademark Dispute

by Merrit Kennedy

The Majestic Yosemite Hotel is back to its original name, The Ahwahnee. And a set of cabins that was temporarily called Half Dome Village now carries its historic name, Camp Curry.
12:39pm Mar 12, 2019

Environment Environment

Peregrine Falcons Abandoning Blue Ridge Parkway Nests, Human Activity Blamed

by Neal Charnoff

Wildlife officials are concerned that peregrine falcons have been abandoning a nesting site along the Blue Ridge Parkway. Tourists approaching the site to take selfies may be to blame.
Felicia Fonseca / AP

8:24pm Mar 05, 2019

National National Environment

'Unfounded' Bullying Accusations Sidelined Head Of Grand Canyon For 5 Months

by Nate Hegyi

Park Superintendent Christine Lehnertz has been cleared of allegations of creating a hostile work environment in a report by the Inspector General of the Interior Department.

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Jeff Greenberg / UIG via Getty Images

11:27am Jan 21, 2019

National National

Martin Luther King Jr. National Park Reopens For Holiday, Thanks To A Private Grant

by Bill Chappell

Without money from the Delta Air Lines Foundation, Atlanta's Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park would have been closed for the King holiday, a National Park Service spokesman told NPR.