Easter weekend can be a busy time at Lake Mead National Recreation Area, so a call that came into the park dispatch center on Friday, April 22 provided some unwelcome news: There was a boat fire at Boulder Beach, but the problem wasn't at the launch ramp or marina. This blaze had an unusual twist.

One of the best ways to experience a national park is to partake in an interpretation program of some sort, one that delves a bit deeper into the landscape or history of the park. At Biscayne National Park, officials are ready to lead you underwater to explore some of the marine wonders of the park.

Deterioriating weather conditions Thursday forced a halt to the search for two backcountry skiers in Grand Teton National Park.