Parks

TRAVEL October 1

Virginia is first state to make leaf-peeping possible for colorblind guests in every park

Virginia is the first U.S. state to install special viewfinders so that park visitors who are colorblind can see leaves turning different colors this fall season.

LIFESTYLE August 25

On this day in history, August 25, 1916, National Park Service created under President Wilson

President Woodrow Wilson signed the National Park Service Organic Act into law on August 25, 1916, creating the National Park Service to oversee America's rapidly expanding system.

LIFESTYLE August 21

10 'most fun' states in America: Did your favorite make this list?

A new study revealed which states in the U.S. were the "most fun" based on a variety of key factors. See if your native state or favorite vacation spot made the list!

WILD NATURE July 29

In Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp, alligators swarm canal in viral video: 'Gators everywhere'

A Georgia man's encounter with a mass gathering of alligators in the Okefenokee Swamp has prompted researchers to investigate why there were so many in that particular area.

Utah July 23

Hiker dies after running out of water near Utah state park in extreme heat

A 56-year-old woman died while hiking near Quail Creek State Park in southwestern Utah over the weekend after running out of water on a 106-degree Fahrenheit day, officials said.

Maine July 16

Missing 75-year-old man found in Maine bog after 4 days

A 75-year-old man from Maine, Michael Altmaier, was located after being in the wild for four days, officials announced on Facebook Saturday morning.

Crime July 11

Gunman shot dead at Yellowstone National Park wanted to carry out July 4 mass shooting: officials

A man who was shot dead by park rangers at Yellowstone National Park last week had intended to carry out a mass shooting on July 4, park officials have revealed.

Parks July 4

Yellowstone National Park shooting leaves suspect dead, officer injured

A park ranger at Yellowstone National Park was shot Thursday, according to a local report and eyewitnesses online.

VIDEO June 12

Camels go loose at amusement park in Ohio, causing chaos: video

A video shows two camels running around an amusement park in Sandusky, Ohio on June 11. The animals broke out of the park's petting zoo. (Source: Justin Garcia via Storyful)

LIFESTYLE May 21

SeaWorld enthusiasts and twin brothers who attended camp as kids work at park for milestone anniversary

Two twin brothers and full-time SeaWorld San Antonio employees were introduced to the park as young kids. Today, the Texas-based brothers work with animals daily, saying they're "grateful."