A coalition of local, statewide, and national conservation and environmental justice organizations has established the National Wilderness Coalition (NWC) in Washington, DC. The NWC intends to reinvigorate "a diverse and powerful wilderness movement;" it is made up of organizations who have come together to build political power and advance wilderness legislation, the group said in a release.

With Tropical Storm Francine expected to be at hurricane force when it reaches Louisiana on Wednesday, at least two units of the National Park System closed in advance of the storm.

A bag of corn chips dropped off a trail in Carlsbad Caverns National Park provided park staff with the perfect opportunity — albeit a disturbing one — to urge visitors to leave only footprints.

In the only U.S. national park with a roller-skating pavilion, Akiima Price strolls around the monthly Late Skate event making sure the community is happy. DJs provide the soundtrack as young skaters wobble in between adults with serious skills. Extended families watch from the sidelines. Vendors sell bubble tea and volunteers dole out apples and oranges. As always, skate rentals are free.