Downed trees, roof damage, and utility damage were inflicted on Cane River Creole National Historical Park by Hurricane Laura. It's expected to take until early next week for necessary repairs to be made to allow the park to reopen.

Big Bend National Park could grow by 6,100 acres under legislation introduced to Congress by U.S. Rep. Will Hurd of Texas.

Work is to begin next month to rehabilitate the visitor center at Capitol Reef National Park in Utah, with completion expected late next spring.

A semi-truck hauling gasoline overturned in Yellowstone National Park, forcing closure Thursday of the road between Mud Volcano and Fishing Bridge Junction.