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Hiker dies after falling from rocky ridge in Eryri National Park in north Wales
By Alex Foxfield published
The accident was spotted by off-duty mountain rescue workers, who called for help, but sadly the person did not survive the fall

Memorial Day travel expected to break 20-year record: National Parks offer advice for dodging crowds and queues
By Charlie Lyon published
"This is not the weekend for a secluded experience" – Zion rangers join calls with other National Park authorities to remind visitors to be patient and to keep safe

Victory at last! Right to wild camp on Dartmoor saved as Supreme Court rules against landowners in final decision
By Pat Kinsella, Rosee Woodland last updated
We hear from the campaigners who led the fight for the right to roam and sleep out on the moor, and find out where the campaign for better access goes from here

"Let this flag fly higher than hate" – Yosemite LGBTQ+ climbers display transgender pride flag on El Capitan following controversial update on National Park Service website
By Charlie Lyon published
The group of LGBTQ+ activist climbers flew the flag for 90 minutes before it was removed

A $25,000 fine? You could face a steep bill for bringing this one banned device to Canada's national parks
By Will Symons published
Drones and other airborne devices can disturb wildlife and worsen the wilderness for fellow campers and hikers

"Efforts to assist hikers may be delayed due to limited staff" - Grand Canyon trekkers warned not to rely on rescue teams after 74-year-old dies attempting 24-mile walk in extreme heat
By Will Symons published
The National Park Service has suffered thousands of job cuts to crucial services like search and rescue

"National Park Service employees are under attack" - former NPS directors slam decimation of services under Trump
By Alex Foxfield published
They raised serious concerns about the future of the national parks in a letter to the US Department of the Interior after threat emerged of further cost-cutting measures

Air pollution monitoring to protect people and wildlife in national parks suspended after former oil exec given oversight of National Park Service
By Will Symons published
The change comes amid fears that other conservation programmes will be next in the firing line
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