Tag: National Park Service
500-mile Erie Canal opens in New York
Oct. 26 (UPI) -- On this date in history:In 1825, the Erie Canal, the United States' first man-made…
National Geographic lists iconic Oklahoma spot as must-see location in 2026. Here’s where.
National Geographic recently released itsĀ Best of the World Destinations 2026, a roundup of 25 global destinations meant to…
6 West Virginia sites added to National Register of Historic Places
CHARLESTON, W.Va. (WBOY) ā The West Virginia Department of Tourism is celebrating six new listings in the National…
Head of Eisenhower library resigns after sword spat with Trump administration
The head of a presidential library resigned this week after a tug-of-war with the Trump administration over gift…
Man hurls slurs at transgender woman at clothing-optional New Jersey beach
New Jersey authorities are investigating a case of reported anti-trans harassment at Gunnison Beach, a clothing-optional stretch of…
Oklahoma City bombing memorial to remain open despite government shutdown
The Field of Empty Chairs at the Oklahoma City National Memorial, pictured March 4, 2025, honors the 168…
National Park Service removes Trump-Epstein statue, raising free speech concerns
The National Park Service before dawn on Wednesday removed a statue titled āBest Friends Foreverā of President Donald…
New statue on National Mall celebrates ālong-lasting bondā between Trump and Epstein
Thereās a new statue on the east end of the National Mall for Washington DC residents and tourists…
Here’s when you can visit Crater Lake National Park in Oregon for free in September
Crater Lake National Park in southern Oregon will be accessible for free on Sept. 27.The National Park Service…
Yellowstone hiker survives bloody encounter with a bear, possibly a grizzly
A hiker who was attacked by a bear ā probably a grizzly ā in Yellowstone National Park this…
Cameras catch coati mothers, babies scurrying across road in Arizona park
WILCOX, Ariz. ā A merry troupe of coatis moms and babies were spotted along a road in Chiricahua…
From slavery to pollution, National Park employees flagged material deemed ‘disparaging’ to US
The Trump administration is reviewing material about slavery, the destruction of Native American culture, climate change and more…