Deformation of Earth’s surface can be very subtle. Accurately detecting how the ground moves in the Yellowstone area requires the right frame of reference.

Vessel-whale collisions are a significant concern in Glacier Bay National Park. We speak with biologist Chris Gabriele to discuss the park’s strategies to reduce whale collisions.

Flooding issues with the access road to the Hoh Rain Forest in Olympic National Park in Washington state have led to a temporary closure of the area.

All national park units on the island of St. Croix planned to close Friday due to the approach of Hurricane Erin.

The National Park Service reopened eight miles of the Blue Ridge Parkway from milepost 221.8 to 229.7, south of the North Carolina/Virginia state line.

At least three separate incidents of visitors feeding bears were reported in the past week at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Nearly seven months into Donald Trump's second term in the White House, and he still has not nominated a director for the National Park Service. And it's pretty likely he won't.

As John Muir eloquently reminded us, national parks are “foundations of life.” By that he meant for people, not just wilderness, nor need everyone’s method of enjoyment copy his.

A campfire ban and other restrictions are in place at Great Basin National Park as the risk of wildfires rises.

On a hill overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean, a fancy wooden clapboard house stands knee-high in the grass at the only authentic place that tells the story of Norse exploration of North America. But ...

Frequent national park visitors are often aware of potential dangers such as wild animals, hot weather, and getting lost on hiking trails. But ahead of the busy summer season, park officials at ...

Nature that abounds within the National Park System attracts more than 320 million visitors a year from all corners of the country, from blue states, red states, and purple states. So why is nature a ...