Tiny, raucous monk parakeets from South America thrive in Chicago. But why?

Likely escapees of the exotic pet trade, the birds first put down roots in some south suburbs in the 1960s and Hyde Park in the 1970s.

How conservation is reshaping Príncipe, Africa's lush, lost Eden

Located off Africa’s western shore, Príncipe is a quiet paradise — where ancient jungle spills into the sea, endemic species thrive and nature writes its own secret epic.

Accessible walks bring the joys of birding to people with mobility and other limitations

People with mobility and other limitations are getting the chance to experience birding through a movement that aims to make ...
Los Angeles Times

Should some L.A. beaches be a national park? It’s being studied. Here’s how you can weigh in

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. The National Park Service is studying whether portions of the Los Angeles coast could become a national park. The ...
SFGate

Hawaii Volcanoes National Park visitors run for cover during volcanic eruption, rare rock storm

HAWAII VOLCANOES NATIONAL PARK — When Scott and Pamela Rippel found out scientists were predicting a fountain of lava would erupt in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on Jan. 24, they extended their ...
The Washington Post

National park signs related to Native Americans, climate change to be removed

Trump officials have ordered national parks to remove dozens of signs and displays related to climate change, environmental protection and settlers’ mistreatment of Native Americans in a renewed push ...
Reuters

US National Park Service removes slavery exhibit in Philadelphia

WASHINGTON, Jan 22 (Reuters) - U.S. National Park Service staff have removed a slavery exhibit from a Philadelphia historic site in line with President Donald Trump's claims, rejected by civil rights ...
Rocky Mount Telegram

Eastern NC bird park works to help endangered diving ducks

With efforts to save their native habitat in doubt, nine of the world’s most endangered birds, Brazilian mergansers, are currently being looked after at the Sylvan Heights Bird Park in Scotland Neck.
The New York Times

At Yosemite, Rangers Are Scarce and Visitors Have Gone Wild

After the Trump administration’s cuts, workers at the national park are spread too thin to stop people from littering, flying drones and cliff-diving. Remaking America After the Trump administration’s ...
Los Angeles Times

National park staff are asking about the citizenship status of visitors

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. If you’re planning to visit one of the 11 most popular national parks in the U.S. — two of which are in California ...
The Progress-Index

How to visit a national park for free

The National Park Service will offer free entrance on specific dates in 2026 for U.S. citizens and residents only. There will be a total of ten free entrance days throughout 2026, including holidays ...