National Parks & Monuments
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California has two new National Monuments – one was inspired by a single hike 8 months ago
By Julia Clarke published
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland pushed for the new National Monument after hiking in this desert landscape last year

"National Parks are not playgrounds" – caution urged after toddler makes a break for it during volcanic eruption
By Julia Clarke published
Officials implore visitors to observe all closures and stick to the trails

Heading out in the backcountry? Learn avalanche transceiver skills for free at this Colorado park before you go
By Julia Clarke published
The Avalanche Transceiver Park is now open to the public free of charge

National Park Service abandons controversial plans to ban climbing bolts in the wilderness
By Julia Clarke published
The plans have caused an uproar in the climbing community over the past year

Soon you'll be able to experience this Yosemite meadow as it was 150 years ago thanks to $18 million restoration project
By Will Symons published
After years of work, efforts to restore wetlands in Yosemite's Ackerson Meadow are almost complete

The most dangerous National Park to visit in winter? It's not Glacier, Denali or the Grand Canyon, according to new survey
By Julia Clarke published
A new look at 15 years' worth of data reveals this California National Park to be the most dangerous in winter

National Parks Service announces free admission days for 2025 - here’s when you can visit iconic national parks without paying
By Will Symons published
Hikers can trek iconic trails in some of the US's finest parks for free on these six days

"Know your limitations" – stranded teen hiker injured trying to scale ravine wall in National Park
By Julia Clarke published
The party of three got lost in the ravine and were trying to call for help, officials say
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