You are here

Home » Latest News

Latest News

The latest news from around the National Park System.

Wildfire Closes Sage Creek Campground Of Badlands National Park

Lightning from a thunderstorm overnight ignited a wildfire in the Sage Creek area of Badlands National Park. The Sage Creek area is accessed via a dirt and gravel road approximately one-half mile (0.8 km) south of the Pinnacles Entrance. The landscape all around there is mixed-grass prairie prone to ignition due to the dry summer.

Temporary Closure Of Chain Of Craters Road To Vehicles At Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park

Cracks on Chain of Craters Road that formed on July 21 between Hilina Pali Road intersection and the Maunaulu parking lot have widened due to this continued seismic activity, so the park has temporarily closed the road at Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park.

Researchers Begin Erosion Impact Evaluations To Transportation Systems On Okracoke Island

Barrier islands form as waves repeatedly deposit sediment parallel to the shoreline. As wind and waves shift, so do these sand features. It’s no surprise, then, that Ocracoke’s dynamic barrier island, a part of Cape Hatteras National Seashore (Seashore), is constantly changing in response to storm events and sea level rise.

Olympic Fire Crews Continue Searching For Potential Wildfires After Recent Lightning Strikes

Interagency fire crews continued suppressing fire starts and investigating smoke reports across Olympic National Park and Olympic National Forest today. Crews are working to suppress two active fires on the Olympic National Forest caused by the lightning strikes. So far, no structures are threatened and there are no new evacuations or closures.

NPS Seeking Public Input On Grazing Management Plan & EA For Black Canyon Of The Gunnison And Curecanti

The National Park Service (NPS) is seeking public input regarding development of a Grazing Management Plan and Environmental Assessment (EA) for Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and Curecanti National Recreation Area, under the National Environmental Policy Act.  

Mount Rainier Seeking Public Input On Timed-Entry Reservation Pilot Program

In an effort aimed at reducing congestion, crowding, destruction of fragile areas, and ease strain on infrastructure and resources, Mount Rainier National Park initiated a timed-entry pilot program lasting through September 2, 2024. The park is now seeking public input on the success (or failure) of this program.

New Paper Supports Continued Incubation Of Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtles At Padre Island National Seashore

Kemp's ridley sea turtles, the most endangered sea turtles in the world that are far from reaching population numbers to downlist them under the Endangered Species Act, would benefit from continued incubation of hatchling eggs at Padre Island National Seashore, according to a new paper.

INN Member

The easiest way to explore RV-friendly National Park campgrounds.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

Here’s the definitive guide to National Park System campgrounds where RVers can park their rigs.

Our app is packed with RVing- specific details on more than 250 campgrounds in more than 70 national parks.

You’ll also find stories about RVing in the parks, tips helpful if you’ve just recently become an RVer, and useful planning suggestions.

The Essential RVing Guide to the National Parks

FREE for iPhones and Android phones.