With all the debate lately over whether visitors should be allowed to carry weapons in national parks, much has been said about the need for protection against wild animals, bears in particular. Well, studies show bear spray is a much more effective deterrent than a speeding bullet.

An unidentified man has drowned during a rafting trip through Grand Canyon National Park.

As the killing of Yellowstone National Park bison continues, a coalition of groups is looking for congressional support to fund a solution.

Olympic National Park officials have released the final General Management Plan, a hefty, two-volume document that will guide park operations for the next 15-20 years. Within its 950 pages the document discusses park expansion and improvements at Hurricane Ridge.