Incarceration in the United States takes on an educational role at Alcatraz Island, where a new exhibit delves into the legal, social, and political issues of being locked up.

Theodore Roosevelt National Park might be an overlooked or 'out-of-mind' national park, but it's really quite a fascinating place, from the Painted Canyon and the Little Missouri River to the remnants of Theodore Roosevelt's Elkhorn Ranch. To plan for the future of these and other sites in the park, Theodore Roosevelt staff have scheduled two public meetings for next week to discuss the planning process.

Grand Teton National Park officials want visitors and local residents to drive carefully through the park, especially after dark when it's difficult to see wildlife crossing roads.

Beginning November 10, the cost of Fiery Furnace tickets in Arches National Park as well as backcountry and river permits in Canyonlands National Park will increase to help fund essential maintenance projects and staffing at the parks, the National Park Service said.