At approximately 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 the Big Bend National Park Communication Center received a 911 call from a group of hikers reporting a gunshot and a seriously injured visitor at the summit of Emory Peak.

Starting Sunday, December 1, Jewel Cave National Monument, in South Dakota, will shift to off-season hours. Here's what you need to know.

How many of you visited a unit of the National Park System over the Thanksgiving holiday? Did you think about doing that but didn’t have time to plan? Maybe the Traveler’s Explore The National Park System series can help you with future plans. There’s always something new to learn about the national parks. Plus, it’s never too late to start planning your next park adventure.

Scotty's Castle, in Death Valley National Park, is partially re-opening for walking tours on select Saturdays and Sundays, starting December 7, 2024.