National Parks & Monuments

Campers, hikers, and trail runners could soon enjoy a further 6,100 acres of desert wilderness in one of America's largest national parks

Search and rescue crews have concluded their work at the accident site

Ground has been broken on the two year project that will improve the visitor experience – but there's still $1 million to raise to get it finished

Park rangers say there is no threat to the public, but have released few details

Recovery crews have been unable to extract the hiker's body due to significantly higher-than-usual water levels in the already tricky terrain

The man ventured off the trail in the dark without a headlamp and fell 30ft, but would have fallen much further if the tree hadn't broken his fall

The historic cross-country trail crosses the US / Canada border, with sections in Alaska and British Columbia

The women were discovered in water near the Watkin Path, which has gained fame on social media for its natural pools and waterfalls

The move adds approximately 500 campsites available to the public at the California park

The bridge connecting Zion Lodge to the Emerald Pools Trail system is now open to visitors following a lengthy period of construction