Alaska's congressional delegation, arguing that the National Park Service's move to prohibit bear-baiting in national preserves in the state isn't supported by science and violates congressional intent, wants Interior Secretary Deb Haaland to block the agency's effort.
Should the National Park Service construct roughly 17 miles of frontcountry trails at Denali National Park in Alaska? The agency is asking that question as it works through an environmental assessment that looks at the potential trails.
Time to start the New Year with a little test of your national parks knowledge. See how much you really know by taking the quiz before checking the answers.
Now that it’s winter, how about a seasonally-themed quiz and trivia piece. While thinking nice, warm thoughts, see just how much you know before checking the answers at the bottom of the page to this chilly quiz. Maybe you’ll even learn something new!
Only about 30 percent of visitors to Denali National Park and Preserve ever get a clear view of Denali Mountain. When they do see the mountain, it's an amazing sight and experience.