The Latest Breaking News from National Park Service

Nicholas Kuperus, 33, suffered severe puncture wounds on his arms in the attack

LOS ANGELES — An adult mountain lion that was struck and killed by a car in June was pregnant with four kittens at the time, and all five animals tested positive for rat poison — the first time officials have been able to test cougar fetuses, the National Park Service…

California’s brutal heat wave led to unthinkable temperatures in the desert valley.

LEXINGTON, Ky. — This month marks the 106th birthday of the National Park Service, and it’s inviting park visitors across the country to join in the celebration by submitting their favorite photos, videos and other creations capturing America’s wonderful wilderness.

P-90, a 2-year-old mountain lion, was struck and killed by a vehicle Friday morning on Highway 33 south of Ojai, California, the National Park Service said.

When I visited the National Chavez Center earlier this summer, the solemnity of the site hit me the moment I parked.

An Arizona woman has died after she was swept away during flash flooding four days ago at Utah’s Zion National Park

Climate experts warn temporary increases in water levels will not mitigate a crisis that has been years in the making

An Arizona woman hiking in Utah’s Zion National Park has gone missing after a flash flood swept through the area, officials said Saturday.

Death Valley was hit on Aug. 5 by historic downpours that caused millions of dollars in damage to roads and facilities. Officials cautioned visitors to expect delays and continuing road closures.

The National Park Service is trying to preserve the world’s tallest tree by banning hikes to it. But this approach will never completely work since the location of the 380-foot redwood is an open secret. Instagrammers and the Guinness Book of World Records have made sure of that.