Conservation Groups Critical Of Interior Secretary Nominee Burgum

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum's hard stance that the United States, already the world's leading producer of oil, must produce even more drew harsh criticisms Thursday from conservation groups concerned about how the nominee for Interior secretary under the Trump administration would manage public land, including national parks.

16th, January 2025, 07:16pm

National Park Service Awards $1.25 Million to Recognize Historic Underrepresented Communities

The National Park Service announced this week that it is allocating $1.25 million to support 20 projects across 17 states and Washington, D.C. linked to historically underrepresented groups for inclusion in the National Register of Historic Places.

16th, January 2025, 08:55pm

Op-Ed | A New Idea For National Parks: Leave Some Of Them To The Animals

Leaving some NPS properties to the wildlife would benefit both the animals and the land, says author and former park ranger, Hilary Clark.

16th, January 2025, 08:30pm

National Park Service Mulling Where E-Scooters, Hoverboard, And Segways Can Travel

Should national parks be open to visitors moving about on E-scooters, hoverboard, or Segways? the National Park Service is considering a rule that would allow park superintendents to make that decision.

16th, January 2025, 08:30pm

Kīlauea Resumes Eruptions At Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park

Kīlauea volcano at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park resumed eruptions Wednesday with what was described as a small lava flow followed by "low-level continuous lava spattering."

15th, January 2025, 09:34pm

National Park Service Seeking Vandals At New River Gorge National Park And Preserve

The person who got carried away with a spray can of red paint at New River Gorge National Park and Preserve in West Virginia is being sought by the National Park Service.

15th, January 2025, 09:12pm

4th Annual Threatened And Endangered Parks | Trump's Return Triggering Trepidation

President-elect Trump's upcoming return to the White House is generating grave concerns that the National Park Service will be facing fiscal reductions and policy revisions that could significantly alter both the way it does business as well as how it manages to conserve the park system.

15th, January 2025, 08:30pm

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Groups Endorse Nomination Of Doug Burgam For Interior Secretary

A broad coalition of outdoor recreation interests, from motorcycle and RV interests to ski areas and the sportfishing industry, has endorsed the nomination of North Dakota Governo Doug Burgam for Interior secretary in the Trump administration.

15th, January 2025, 08:30pm

Outdoor Recreation Roundtable Groups Endorse Nomination Of Doug Burgum For Interior Secretary

A broad coalition of outdoor recreation interests, from motorcycle and RV interests to ski areas and the sportfishing industry, has endorsed the nomination of North Dakota Governo Doug Burgam for Interior secretary in the Trump administration.

15th, January 2025, 08:30pm

Help Out At The Obed Wild & Scenic River's Annual Cumberland Trail Workday

Trail workers are needed at Obed Wild & Scenic River's annual Cumberland Trail work day.

15th, January 2025, 08:20pm