Some of the African Americans who lived in the port town of Salem, Massachusetts, during the early 19th century became leaders in the abolitionist movement. But when and how did slavery end in Massachusetts? In what ways did a growing anti-black sentiment inhibit “Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness?” Answers to those questions and more are explained in Pathways in Freedom, a new digital program at Salem Maritime National Historic Site.

Vandalism of statues tied to the Confederacy continues in the National Park System, with graffiti sprayed on the statue of Robert E. Lee at Antietam National Battlefield in Maryland.

The National Park Trust and Caribbean Sol have joined forces to promote safer sun care products that don't harm coral reefs and other marine life.

In a move described as a means to improving the national park experience for visitors, Interior Secretary David Bernhardt is proposing to ease regulations for park concessionaires with hopes they'd add services in the parks and invest in facilities. Along the way, the changes also could make that experience more expensive.