A picture might be worth a thousand words, but for three men who wanted a closer photo of bears feeding on salmon in the Brooks River of Katmai National Park and Preserve the images could cost each a $5,000 fine and six months in prison.

The summer visitation season may be on the wane, but things are still going on out in the parks. Here’s some of the latest news for you as of September 26, 2021.

The final management plan for Point Reyes National Seashore is a win for livestock operators and a loss for native wildlife, healthy ecosystems, and public recreation. This decision continues and greatly expands commercial agriculture on a National Park Service unit, in addition to granting new uses such as farm stays, horse boarding, and on-site processing of agricultural products.

A new virtual exhibit that traces some of the descendants of those who traveled the Underground Railroad to freedom aims to elevate more complete stories of freedom seekers and their allies and highlights how their descendants keep their legacy alive.