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The Latest Breaking News from the National Park Service

National park entry to be free next year on Trump’s birthday - but not Juneteenth or MLK Day

NPS also announced that, starting in 2026, entry free days will only apply for American citizens and residents.

The Independent UK

Full list of National Park fee free days as Juneteenth and MLK Day are axed

It comes as international visitors face a steep new fee to visit America’s parks

The Independent UK

Trump admin hikes national parks prices by up to $170 for international tourists

The Interior Department said the "America-first" policy will see "resident-only patriotic fee-free days" on some holidays.

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National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks

The National Park Service says it is going to start charging international tourists an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular U.S. parks

The Independent UK

Yosemite officials warn of ‘highly unusual’ Royal Arches crack

The crack in the Royal Arches is about four inches

The Independent UK

US prosecutor in Wyoming promises crackdown on pot in national parks and on other public lands

A federal prosecutor in Wyoming pledges to “rigorously” prosecute people for small amounts of marijuana in national parks and on other public lands

The Independent UK

What Does It Mean To "Regulate Importation"?

It's the central question in the tariff cases, and one exchange during oral argument caught my ear

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Vandalized monuments, illegal base jumping and ‘bear jams’: The shutdown is causing havoc at national parks

Despite the warnings of advocacy groups, the Trump administration allowed many parks to be at least partially open with few staff and services

The Independent UK

Trump wants his name on the Washington Commanders’ planned $3.7 billion stadium, and he has 'plenty of cards to play,' report says

"He can make it very difficult, through government environmental approvals and other things, to make sure everyone who wants this stadium to be built will join to put his name on it."

Fortune

Shutdown, staffing cuts taking a toll at National Park Service - Roll Call

The government shutdown has advocates for national parks fearful for the future of America’s “crown jewels” as more layoffs are threatened.

Roll Call

Democrats press White House over ballroom donations - Roll Call

Democrats are demanding more information about donations from large tech companies to Trump’s White House ballroom project.

Roll Call

Arizonans warned against licking toxic toads that have appeared after heavy rainfall

The National Park Service issued a similar warning in 2022 about the deadly risks of licking toxic Sonoran Desert toads

The Independent UK

At America's national parks in the Trump era, the arc of history bends toward revisionism

The National Park Service under President Donald Trump is looking to reshape what it tells Americans about their history

The Independent UK

Climbing Star Balin Miller, 23, Dies After Fall From Yosemite's El Capitan

Rising alpinist Balin Miller, 23, who made history with solo ascents in Alaska, dies after rappelling accident on Yosemite's El Capitan during technical climb.

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Statue of Trump and Epstein holding hands is back on D.C.'s National Mall

It's "risen from the rubble" like a "confederate general forced back onto a public square," the artists said.

The Independent UK

Statue of Trump and Jeffrey Epstein holding hands mysteriously reappears on National Mall

The 12-foot-tall statue is titled ‘Best Friends Forever’

Kiplinger

What Happens to National Parks During a Government Shutdown?

A guide to what stays open and what's at risk — and how to plan your park trips when federal funding stalls.

Euronews

Chunk, a 540kg bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week competition

Voters follow 12 bears in Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve on live webcams and cast ballots in a bracket-style, single-elimination tournament that lasts a week.

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The Independent UK

Parts of Grand Canyon reopening months after devastating wildfire

The blaze destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of cabins

International Business Times UK

Trump-Epstein 'Best Friends Forever' Statue Removed From National Mall After One Day Despite Permit

Statue of Trump dancing with Epstein erected on National Mall is swiftly removed by Park Service. The stunt revived scrutiny over Trump's ties to Epstein.

Evening Standard

Statue 'celebrating' Trump and Epstein friendship placed near White House

A giant statue has been erected near the White House to celebrate the friendship between US President Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein

Euronews

What is Fat Bear Week? Alaska's chunkiest brown bears compete for title in viral contest

Viewers can watch live streams and vote online to determine which bear has packed on the most weight after feasting on salmon.

The Guardian - US

Bucolic battlefield: a California seashore says goodbye to dairy farms – and hopes to heal

After a years-long battle, organic dairy ranches are being expelled from Point Reyes national seashore to revitalize the ecosystem

The Conversation

Hidden treasures of America’s national parks are closer than you might think

When people think about national parks, they often think about the most famous ones – places like Yellowstone, Yosemite, Denali, Acadia, Glacier, Everglades and the Great Smoky Mountains. These are among the nation’s most sought-after destinations, with awe-inspiring scenery, abundant wildlife and places for adventure and recreation.

The Guardian - US

Hundreds of staff at California national parks to unionize amid Trump turmoil

More than 97% at Yosemite and Sequoia & Kings Canyon parks voted to unionize as president enacts major cuts

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