Less than 24 hours after the official start to fall in the northern hemisphere, a blanket of snow fell in this national park.

Fall is officially here. As the summer winds down and the weather cools, many people turn their attention to the outdoors in search of vibrant foliage. So, what are the best national parks to visit in the fall? This list includes some of the most popular National Park Service destinations in the country, along with [...]

Heavy rain brought flash flooding and landslides to Southern California late last week as the remains of Tropical Storm Mario skirted the Pacific Coast.  Riverside County experienced some of the most severe impacts. Flash flooding carried large debris past homes, businesses and restaurants.  The town of Oak Glen saw how powerful a little bit of [...]

Climbing Sleeping Bear Dunes is not easy. In fact, park officials warn visitors against it, as the steep sand mounds can sometimes result in rescues being necessary. And if you’re unsure whether you want to attempt climbing Sleeping Bear’s famous dunes, then you should check out this video first: The video shows multiple people making [...]

Officials with the National Park Service (NPS) are urging visitors to stay away from an area of Cape Hatteras National Seashore following another house collapse on the Outer Banks. Cape Hatteras sits on a chain of islands off the coast of North Carolina. The area has gone viral in recent years due to multiple homes [...]

A hiker in Yellowstone National Park was attacked by a bear this week. Now, the National Park Service (NPS) is looking into the incident. According to a post from the NPS, the hiker was hiking alone on the Turbid Lake Trail on Tuesday. Officials believe the hiker may have startled the animal when it attacked [...]

A popular section of the Blue Ridge Parkway is reopening in time for visitors to enjoy the fall season. According to the National Park Service (NPS), this stretch of roadway sits just outside Asheville, North Carolina, and has been closed since Hurricane Helene brought widespread destruction to the area. The closure, located just northeast of [...]

Crews are dealing with two more fires in North Cascades National Park. According to a recent press release from the National Park Service (NPS), both fires were confirmed on Wednesday.  NPS believes lightning strikes started the fires in North Cascades. Fortunately, recent humidity and light rain showers have helped to keep both fires moderately small. [...]

Trail crews in Zion National Park recently shared video of a loose boulder along Angels Landing. The popular trail is known for crowds and the risks that come with the hike. This video definitely shows why the trail can be dangerous. Check it out: Even though this was a controlled removal by park officials, loose [...]

Flooding in Joshua Tree National Park has caused damage and left at least one popular trail. According to the National Park Service, the Oasis of Mara trail is now closed. Park officials announced the closure on Monday.  Recent summer monsoons caused flooding in Joshua Tree and created “severe erosion” along the paved trail. In some [...]