National Parks

Park staff uncovered the remains of a long-necked dinosaur beneath a parking lot near the Quarry Exhibit Hall, marking the first excavation in the area in more than a century.

The Trump administration's deadline to "review and remove" has passed with shops in the National Park closed for the season.

A look back at the life of Ansel Adams, the iconic photographer whose work shaped American conservation and redefined landscape photography.

The federal government shutdown has reduced local tourism by about 20%, according to Mesa Verde Country CEO Brian Bartlett, though some visitors are still exploring the region’s fall colors and outdoor recreation. Mesa Verde National Park and nearby Utah monuments remain open in a limited capacity, while the Ute Mountain Tribal Park continues to offer select tours. Despite fewer visitors overall, Bartlett notes that visitor spending in 2025 is up compared to last year.

A weather system bringing afternoon showers and warm temperatures continues through the weekend. In local news, Delta County files a 9-1-1 complaint, while Arizona passes a law for missing Indigenous people.

El monumento nacional de Hovenweep, localizado en la frontera entre Utah y Colorado, representa uno de diez áreas protegidas en el suroeste que está bajo riesgo de perder su estatus como tal.

Nearly 400 tourism industry groups have sent a letter to the National Park Service asking for changes to reservation systems at parks to better accommodate international travelers.

The U.S. Department of the Interior is seeking ways to fund innovative lodging solutions in national park gateway communities like Jackson Hole.

Amber Share collects 1-star reviews of national parks and shares them on Instagram.

Growing crowds at America's national parks have prompted some of them to allow entry by reserved tickets only. Arches National Park in Utah may be next, and there's renewed controversy over that step.