Yosemite’s Ahwahnee Dining Room to Charge $95 and Up for Prix Fixe Dinners
If you’ve ever dreamed of dining in one of the most iconic hotel dining rooms in the national park...
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Category: National Parks
Trump Administration Agrees to Keep Pride Flag Flying at Stonewall National Monument
Stonewall National Monument will continue flying the Pride flag after the Trump administration settled a lawsuit over its removal earlier this year.
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Texas Man Sentenced After Walking on Yellowstone Thermal Features
The rules in national parks—especially Yellowstone—are not suggestions. A 50-year-old man from...
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Boundary Waters Mining Fight Heads to Senate as Protections Hang in Balance
The Senate could soon weigh a resolution that would undo federal mining protections near Minnesota’s Boundary Waters, reopening the debate over copper-nickel mining in one of the country’s most sensitive freshwater landscapes.
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BLM’s New Plan Could Make Camping Near Zion a Lot Harder
Camping near Zion National Park could soon look very different. A new BLM plan would reduce dispersed camping along the SR-9 corridor and shift more overnight use into designated sites and two new campgrounds.
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Hiking With Kids: 10 Tips to Make Family Hikes More Fun
Hiking with kids can be fun, flexible, and far less stressful with the right approach. These 10 practical tips can help families have a better day on the trail.
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Yellowstone Opens Spring Season With Select Entrances and Roads Around Park
Yellowstone National Park will begin its annual spring opening on Friday, April 17, 2026, with...
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Grand Canyon Tightens South Rim Water Restrictions After More Pipeline Breaks
Grand Canyon National Park has expanded South Rim water restrictions after more breaks in the Transcanyon Waterline. The park remains open, but dry camping, reduced lodging occupancy, and fire restrictions are now in place.
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Timed Entry Is Gone at Some National Parks. You Still Need a Plan.
Timed entry may be gone at some national parks, but that does not mean the crowds are gone too....
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Citing Budget Restraints, Big Bend’s Chisos Basin Closure is Off For Now
Big Bend National Park says the planned closure of the Chisos Basin in 2026 will not happen for now, after rising costs and project delays forced a pause in construction plans.
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Zion Adds New Park-and-Ride Option for Park Visitors
A new park-and-ride shuttle in Virgin, Utah gives Zion visitors another option for reaching Springdale and Zion National Park during busy times.
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What Is Recreation.gov? How To Use It for Campgrounds, Permits, and More
Recreation.gov is the federal booking platform for campsites, permits, timed entry, and more. Here’s how it works and how to use it better.
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