Peregrine Falcon Nesting In Acadia National Park Prompts Closures
Several trails will be closed beginning March 1 in Acadia National Park to protect nesting peregrine falcons.
- By justin.housman - February 26th, 2025 2:30am
Parks in the News Wildlife
Court Rules Alaskans Can Sue The State Over Controversial Plan To Kill Bears
The Alaskan Supreme Court has ruled that Alaskans who like viewing bears in the wild have the legal grounds to sue the state over a plan to cull the animals.
- By justin.housman - February 18th, 2025 2:15am
What Does The EXPLORE Act Mean For Wilderness Areas?
The EXPLORE Act was celebrated by many in the outdoor community, but wilderness advocates had some reservations.
- By justin.housman - February 10th, 2025 9:37am
Op-Ed | A New Idea For National Parks: Leave Some Of Them To The Animals
Leaving some NPS properties to the wildlife would benefit both the animals and the land, says author and former park ranger, Hilary Clark.
- By justin.housman - January 16th, 2025 2:30am
San Diego's Cabrillo National Monument Hosts Whale Watching Weekend
Come out for two days of whale watching at Cabrillo National Monument.
- By justin.housman - January 11th, 2025 2:30am
Yellowstone's One-Eyed 'Queen Of the Wolves' Dies After Clash With Rival
On Christmas Day, Yellowstone National Park's beloved wolf 907F, called the Queen of the Wolves, died from injuries sustained during a fight with a rival pack.
- By justin.housman - January 7th, 2025 4:55am
Alaska Poised To Resume Aerial Shooting Of Wolves And Bears
The Alaska Department of Fish and Game is again planning to shoot hundreds of bears and wolves, many from the air.
- By justin.housman - January 8th, 2025 11:27am
Defenders Of Wildlife Files Lawsuit Accusing FWS Of Failing To Protect Pinyon Jay
Defenders of Wildlife filed a lawsuit accusing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Interior of violating the Engangered Species Act by putting off a formal decision on listing the Pinyon jay until 2028.
- By justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm
Attention Birders: The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count Begins This Week
The 125th Annual Christmas Bird Count begins this week. Here's a list of national parks hosting events.
- By justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm
Judge Gives USFWS Until Jan. 20 To Decide Yellowstone Grizzlies' Status
US Fish and Wildlife Service must make decision about delisting Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem grizzlies from Endangered Species list by January 20.
Grizzly bear petition order
- By justin.housman - December 19th, 2024 6:25pm
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