Bison Return to National Park For First Time in a Century
Wild bison were almost entirely wiped out during the 1900's, but now Parks Canada is making sure they will roam their homeland once more.
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Canada Celebrates 150th Birthday, Makes National Parks Free All Year Long
If you've ever wanted to explore the wondrous wilderness of Canada, 2017 is definitely the year to do it.
Happy 150th to Yosemite Park!
The giant sequoias that tower hundreds of feet into the sky inspire more than a million people to visit Yosemite every year. They also inspired President Abraham Lincoln to sign an unprecedented piece of legislation on June 30, 1864, in the midst of the Civil War. The Yosemite Grant protected these Northern California trees, as well […]
National Park Service is Posting Cute Photos of Animal Families For Thanksgiving
These cute animal families are the best inspiration for how to spend Thanksgiving with your human relatives.
Park Installs Device For the Colorblind so They Can Enjoy Dazzling Fall Colors - Watch the Emotional Reactions
The Great Smoky Mountains in autumn are quite a sight to see - and the park service has made sure that everyone has the ability to see it, no matter what.
Man Built $550 Staircase for Park After City Estimated $65,000
While this man's little park staircase has caused a bit of a controversy, his initiative has drawn great praise and gratitude from the community.
Olympic Buildings To Be Disassembled Like Puzzles For Public Parks and Schools
Instead of letting the grand Olympic stadiums and buildings languish, a company designed them using "nomadic architecture" so they can be reused.
Senate Agrees to Give Everglades 78-Billion Gallon Drink of Cleaner Water
The Everglades might receive the cleansing of a lifetime thanks to the SB 10 bill, which was just passed by the Florida Senate.
Man So Loved Fashionable Local Bird That He Wrote an Obituary About 'The Goodtime Duck'
Bonnie "The Goodtime Duck" is off to waddle through the waters of heaven - so its favorite friendly bread-throwers felt moved to write the bird an obituary.
Black Rhinos Return to Landscapes 50 Years After They Were Wiped Out
The black rhino has not been seen on the Chadian plains since the 1970s – but thanks to a "historic" international collaboration, that is no longer the case.
With Park Funds Dwindling, Woman's Endowment Could 'Save Lives' in National Forests for Years to Come
"This funding comes at a pivotal time for Washington's three largest national parks," Sarah Creachbaum, Olympic National Park's superintendent, said in a statement.
Instead of Elephants, This Family Circus Features Happy Rescue Dogs as the Stars
The Midnight Circus doesn't just raise money for Chicago parks – they serve to fight negative stereotypes about pit bulls as adoptable dogs.
New Budget Gives Teens Free Access to National Parks in Canada Permanently
This 2018 budget has kept its promise: visitors aged 17 or younger can get into national parks for free—forever.
The World Has Spent $14B on Conservation - and it Worked
109 countries spent $14.4 billion on conservation over the course of a decade - and scientists are now discovering just how effective that funding was.
Thriving Yellowstone Grizzlies to Leave the Endangered Species List
With the abundance of grizzlies making a comeback in Yellowstone National Park, the iconic mammals might be off the list for good.
Breathtaking Photos Show Niagara Falls Frozen into a Winter Wonderland
As temperatures dropped to –14º this weekend, Niagara Falls State Park froze into a beautiful winter wonderland.
Belugas to Become Residents of the World's First Retirement Home for Ocean Animals in Show Business
These two beluga whales have spent years performing for humans – but soon, they will be the residents of the world's first open sea sanctuary.
Swiss Businessman is Contributing $1 Billion Towards Protecting 30% of the Planet
This billionaire philanthropist is using $1 billion to protect one-third of the planet's surface for generations to come.
Chance Photograph of Breathtaking Marriage Proposal Finally Presented to Mystery Couple
Matthew Dippel has spent weeks searching for the couple in his magical engagment photo – and thanks to the help of the internet, he has finally found them.
US Bans New Mining Claims on Public Land Near Yellowstone Park With Bipartisan Support
Congressmen from across the aisle were all in support of passing a ban on mining companies excavating on the beloved public lands north of Yellowstone.
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