Entrance and campground fees have increased at Cedar Breaks National Monument in Utah.

We lurch towards a telltale commotion at the end of a hanging bridge in the Costa Rican cloud forest, trying to stay steady in the wind while fumbling with binoculars and cameras. A bird sits still in the trees in a vain attempt to hide its shimmering metallic blue-green plumage and long flowing trail feathers.

Death Valley National Park's backcountry permits for specific areas will be available online beginning April 30.

Mount Rainier National Park timed entry reservations for visits to the Paradise and/or Sunrise Corridors during the month of July 2024 become available on Monday.