Ground has been broken in Philadelphia near Independence Hall National Historical Park to showcase a bronze and tin bell that Queen Elizabeth II presented to the United States in 1976 to commemorate the United States' 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Two trails in Shenandoah National Park were closed Saturday due to a wildfire that had moved into the park.

A road proposed to run 211 miles through a remote section of Alaska to reach a mine site would be detrimental to wildlife, fisheries, and backcountry recreation, according to a group of hunters and anglers.

The National Park Service has announced a seven-year initiative to focus efforts on hiring more women in law enforcement positions across the country. The Park Service will be joining hundreds of law enforcement agencies in committing to increasing female representation in its law enforcement workforce by signing onto the 30x30 pledge, an initiative to advance the representation and experiences of women in police agencies across the United States.