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Men fined for night mountain mission to illuminate cross in national park on 20th anniversary of Pope's death
By Charlie Lyon published
The two hikers wanted to commemorate the anniversary of the death of a Polish pope by illegally lighting up a huge steel cross

Ancient cave paintings revealed for the first time - two years after they were discovered by climbers in Brazil
By Will Symons published
The artworks which could be up to 3,000 years old were discovered in 2023, but kept secret from the public

Yosemite scientists forced to clean restrooms as Trump administration cuts take their toll
By Will Symons published
Biologists, hydrologists, and archaeologists are among the many staff reportedly ordered to help out with extra duties

"A breathtaking marble cavern": Sequoia National Park's Crystal Cave reopening 4 years after it was closed by wildfires
By Will Symons published
Visitors will be able to enjoy a half-mile loop through the narrow passages and steep sections of the stunning marble cavern

"Signing that letter was a mistake": REI apologizes for endorsing politician behind America's National Parks chaos
By Julia Clarke published
The outdoor brand has pulled its support and launched a petition to keep public lands public

Make your plans now! Here's the exact date you can get into every US National Park for free
By Will Symons published
To celebrate the first day of National Park Week, all US parks will be free to enter on Sunday, April 19

National Parks ordered to remain open despite drastic staff shortages and funding cuts
By Will Symons published
The Trump administration has ordered America's National Parks to keep their doors open to visitors regardless of staffing shortages

Big Bend National Park could be about to get bigger, as lawmakers consider expansion proposal
By Will Symons published
Plans are afoot to expand the 1,252 square mile park to protect ecosystems in the Terlingua Creek area

'Manufactured crisis' - Armoured vehicles and 500 troops deployed to one of America’s most popular national parks to curb border crossings
By Will Symons published
Trump administration slammed for 'xeonphobia' as military forces descend on Big Bend National Park, despite relatively low number of incidents
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