Carl McDaniel, 65, was charged and tossed by a bison at Yellowstone's Bridge Bay Campground on July 10, suffering multiple bone fractures. He recounted the attack from Bozeman Health Deaconess Medical Center, emphasizing the animal's unexpected speed and aggression.
Grand Teton National Park is using lifelike robotic greater sage-grouse decoys, which mimic courtship displays and calls, to attract real birds to restored breeding grounds. This initiative aims to rebuild the critically declining local population by luring them away from disturbances near Jackson Hole Airport.
Scientists have discovered Thang Cave, or "Victory Cave," in Vietnam's Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. The new cavern features rare cave pearls and intricate formations, offering valuable insights into the region's ancient karst landscape and highlighting conservation needs.
A 68-year-old man died while participating in the 15-mile Fan Dance endurance event, used in SAS training, on Pen y Fan in Bannau Brycheiniog National Park. Police are investigating but do not treat the death as suspicious.
A five-day hike along the GR736 route through France's Tarn River Gorge reveals abundant wildlife, including beavers and vultures, alongside medieval villages, ruined castles, and dramatic limestone cliffs. The route offers a unique blend of natural beauty and historical exploration.
Two large bull bison engaged in a fierce fight on a Yellowstone National Park road, halting traffic. The spectacular display, captured on video during the bison rut, highlights the raw power of these animals and serves as a reminder for visitors to maintain a safe distance.
A new study in Yellowstone reveals ravens use memory and mental maps to predict wolf kill sites, rather than constantly following wolves. Researchers tracked ravens and predators, finding birds fly directly to areas with high kill probability, sometimes covering 155 km in a day.
The family of Lamar McGlothurn, 8, has won a $14.35 million settlement from the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) after he was killed by a falling branch at King Gillette Ranch in July 2025. Other parties also paid settlements, and four others were injured.
A congressional investigation report alleges the Trump administration orchestrated a "hostile takeover" of the US's 250th anniversary celebration, using a shadow corporation, Freedom 250, to enrich allies, harvest voter data, and promote Christian nationalist ideology, potentially involving wire fraud and pay-to-play schemes.
A new wildfire, the Cliff Spring Fire, started by lightning, is burning in Grand Canyon National Park, a year after the massive Dragon Bravo Fire. Currently 0% contained and covering 171 acres, it's in steep terrain, with efforts focused on helicopter bucket drops. Permits for the Walhalla Plateau area are temporarily halted.
An AI-powered drone successfully located two missing hikers in Kosciuszko National Park within five hours, marking a first for Fire and Rescue NSW. The drone used thermal imaging and a speaker to guide rescuers, significantly reducing potential search time.
Former National Park Rangers, including Elizabeth Kerwin, are organizing against the Trump administration's removal of exhibits highlighting enslaved people's histories from federal lands, using grassroots education campaigns on significant dates like Juneteenth.
A National Park Service official confirmed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's liner was cut with a sharp object and fence posts were thrown in, damaging the recently rehabilitated structure. The Trump administration, facing a lawsuit and congressional criticism over the $16 million project, delayed public notification, citing an ongoing investigation into what was initially believed to be an isolated incident of vandalism.
The Albanese government approved regulatory changes allowing NSW to receive carbon credit funding for protecting native forests, enabling the creation of a 176,000-hectare koala national park near Coffs Harbour. The move, an election commitment, is praised by some conservationists but criticized by others and industry for relying on contentious carbon offsets.
David Vander Meer, a former youth pastor from Las Vegas, died days after being arrested and charged with the 2006 murder of his wife, Bernadette, who fell to her death while hiking in Utah's Zion National Park. The case was reopened in 2022 based on new information.
A senior NPS official confirmed claims of vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, stating its liner was cut and fence posts thrown in, amid controversy over Trump's $14.2m renovation project. This follows an algae bloom, peeling blue coating, and an arrest, while calls for evidence grow.
David Vander Meer, 49, accused of murdering his wife Bernadette nearly 20 years after her death at Zion National Park, died in custody after sustaining "self-inflicted injuries" en route to a hospital. The case was removed from court.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's liner and foam sealant were cut with a sharp object, and 70 fence post tops were thrown into it, causing damage. A National Park Service official disclosed the June 9 incident to US Park Police in a court document, noting the damage occurred after a US$16 million rehabilitation project.
H5N1 bird flu has been detected in Western Australia for the first time, with a dead brown skua found in Cape Le Grand national park. While the risk to humans is low, authorities are monitoring the situation closely. The virus has previously spread globally and rarely infects humans.
美國大峽谷國家公園近期遭遇極端高溫，已證實有三名高齡登山客疑似因熱傷害不幸喪命。當局已展開調查，並警告遊客注意高溫危險。
Grand Canyon National Park is issuing an extreme heat watch for early next week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 110°F at Phantom Ranch. This warning follows recent heat-related deaths of three hikers in the inner canyon. Visitors are strongly advised to avoid midday hiking.
Grand Canyon National Park is issuing warnings about extreme heat expected early next week, with temperatures potentially exceeding 110°F. This comes after three hikers died from heat-related illnesses in the inner canyon recently. Visitors are strongly advised to avoid midday hiking.
Three hikers died from heat-related illnesses in Grand Canyon National Park this month. Two died on the North Kaibab Trail and one on the South Kaibab Trail, where temperatures can exceed 109°F. The park advises against hiking between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Heavy rain and strong winds battered South Korea's Gangwon Province and southern regions on Saturday, leading to the closure of national park trails and the disruption of a local festival. No casualties were reported, but authorities issued landslide warnings and advised caution for high waves.
