Yosemite National Park's famous Mariposa Grove of Giant Sequoias was threatened Saturday by a growing wildfire that led to the evacuation of not just the grove but the nearby Wawona area. While more than 200 firefighters were trying to tackle the 703-acre Washburn fire, weather conditions were not helpful, as the forecast called for growing temperatures and reduced humidity through the weekend.

The National Park Service is taking a look across the landscape at Antietam National Battlefield with an eye towards restoration and preservation that would be accomplished through a Landscape Management Plan.

With most roads in Yellowstone National Park having reopened following last month's devastating flooding, and with no restrictions on entering the park, many of the park's lodges and campgrounds have reopened.

Roadwork set to return next week to the Generals Highway in Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks will create some traffic issues for visitors.