The U.S. Supreme Court denied without elaboration Utah's request that it be allowed to file a lawsuit with the court challenging the federal government's ability to own land indefinitely.

Fort Pulaski National Monument in Georgia has been given the final OK to move forward with improvements to visitor services and facilities.

Sections of Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California were closed by two of the fires raging in the area.

A new study shows as much as 40 percent of Yellowstone's trees are dead and pose major fire risks to important parts of the park.