Though more than a few criticisms about recreation.gov have been voiced by those who have been unable to land a campsite reservation through the online portal, the National Park Service believes adding Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument to the reservation system would benefit monument visitors.

A Colorado man skiing in the backcountry of Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado was killed when he slid 400-500 feet into rocks.

Rangers at Grand Canyon National Park on Monday were searching for a Texas man whose car was found on the South Rim three days ago.

When we think about the National Park System, we don't always think of National Scenic Trails being part of the system, which is a huge mistake. Some of the country's greatest hiking trails are part of the system. Trails such as the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, the Ice Age National Scenic Trail, the North Country National Scenic Trail, even the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail.