Alaska's ability to properly manage fish and wildlife in the state is being hindered by "national policies which simply do not recognize the unique management situation in Alaska," according to its new governor.

Have you visited Hawai'i National Park and gotten close to the Kīlauea Volcano, enjoyed Paradise at Mount Rainier National Park, climbed to the top of Lassen Peak in its namesake park, or hiked down to Crater Lake? If so, you've placed yourself in the midst of some of the country's most dangerous volcanoes in terms of the threats they pose, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.

Who is the fattest bear on the Brooks River in Katmai National Park and Preserve? On Wednesday, October 3rd, the park in Alaska kicks off Fat Bear Week 2018 to determine which gluttonous giant sits atop the brown bear oligarchy of obesity.

National Park Service staff, who have been asked to relax sport hunting regulations for wolves and bears in national preserves in Alaska, are relying on the state of Alaska's position that increased hunting of the predators will not have an overall impact on their populations. But the regulatory changes likely would reduce opportunities for wildlife viewing and degrade wilderness character in the preserves, the Park Service adds in an assessment of the rule changes.