Elephant seals return to Año Nuevo State Park. Visitors watch battling bulls and 75-pound pups

Every winter, about 10,000 elephant seals make their way to California’s Año Nuevo State Park, to fight, mate and give birth.
Travel + Leisure

This U.S. National Park Is Located on an Island and Has White-sand Beaches, Unspoiled Coral Reefs, and Tropical Forest

Discover top tips for visiting Virgin Islands National Park on St. John. Learn about must-see sites, the best accommodations, ...
National Audubon Society

Huge Numbers of Migrating Birds Rely on These Five Central American Forests—but They’re Disappearing Fast

A new study underscores the importance of conservation for the region’s “Five Great Forests,” which support nearly half of ...

Lynx kittens spotted in Voyageurs for first time in years

A decade after scientists found “no resident lynx” in the park, a feline family passing by a trail camera gives hope.
KQED

From the Galápagos to the Deep Sea, Cal Academy Scientists Describe 72 New Species

Academy researchers identified 72 species new to science in 2025, including the newly recognized Galápagos lava heron, a shy deep-sea fish, and a rare sunflower relative found in a U.S. national park.
Reuters

Chile moves to create national park at the edge of the world to protect wildlife

CAPE FROWARD, Chile, Dec 19 (Reuters) - At the edge of the world map, where land turns into subantarctic forests, icy seas and glaciers, Chile is preparing to create a national park to protect ...
Outside

This National Park Just Got Bigger—and Conservationists Are Calling It a Win for Wildlife

In a win for public lands, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park has increased in size by about 20 acres, following the acquisition of private land. On December 11, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) ...
The Gazette

Rocky Mountain National Park at ‘tipping point’ with moose, embarks on plan

Moose’s impact on one of Colorado’s most cherished landscapes has been a concern over the years. Now Rocky Mountain National Park officials are launching an effort to address it. A recent webinar ...
AZ Central

National parks free days will look very different in 2026. Here's why

The National Park Service is changing its free entrance days for 2026. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer be fee-free days, while President Donald Trump's June 14 birthday will ...
The Hill

National Park Service to offer free admission on Trump’s birthday

The National Park Service in 2026 will offer free admission to U.S. residents on June 14 — or Flag Day, which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday. The free park entrance days in 2026 are ...
syracuse.com

National Park Service makes major changes to free entry days in 2026

The National Park Service recently announced a major change to its free entry days for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Starting in 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer ...
Daily Camera

CU research sparks concern about pika population near Rocky Mountain National Park

Research from the University of Colorado Boulder suggests that young pikas at a site near Rocky Mountain National Park have declined dramatically over 40 years, raising concerns about whether pikas ...