National Park Service rangers have warned visitors to a national park about flying rabid bats after one was caught in a woman's hair, urging caution.

The White House has condemned the alleged 'targeted sabotage' of the reflecting pool, which sustained damage including cut sealant. The National Park Service plans to drain the pool for repairs after Independence Day, pushing back its full restoration.

A top official at the National Park Service reported that the liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed during a $16 million rehabilitation project.

The National Park Service has provided specifics on the damage to the Reflecting Pool, stating that its liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor.

A 23-year-old man died after falling nearly 600 feet from Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park on June 20, 2026. The National Park Service is investigating the incident, which follows another fatal fall at the same location in 2018.

A National Park Service ranger died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley during a climbing patrol. This incident marks the fourth death in the area in just over a week.

Despite the increasing popularity of hiking, Finland's state decisions are leading to cuts in services for national parks and hiking trails, including fewer rest stops, toilets, and firewood provisions.

Yosemite National Park is reportedly facing 'Disneyland-level crowds' as it heads into the summer travel season, with the National Park Service noting high visitation times.

Eleven National Park Service workers were evacuated by helicopter due to an ongoing fire in California, ensuring their safety from the blaze.

A federal judge has issued a ruling to prevent the imminent removal of bike lanes connecting downtown Washington D.C. to the Tidal Basin, citing that the National Park Service had improperly rushed its plans.

The National Park Service has initiated the process of draining a beaver pond located within the historic Gettysburg National Military Park.

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An internal government database, reviewed by The Washington Post, reveals that the Trump administration has flagged hundreds of items for potential revision or removal from the National Park Service, including information on African American history and climate change.

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President Donald Trump's handling of repairs at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has put the National Park Service in a difficult position, threatening to tarnish its reputation.

The National Park Service has launched an investigation into a mysterious illness affecting multiple rafters in the Grand Canyon, who reported severe symptoms after separate river trips.

The liner of the Reflecting Pool has been damaged by a sharp knife or razor, according to the National Park Service. The extent of the damage and the motive behind it are under investigation.

The public data provided by the National Park Service regarding visitor deaths is being criticized for being unreliable and incomplete, raising concerns about transparency and accuracy.

A federal appeals court has ruled that the Trump administration can proceed with replacing a slavery exhibit at a National Park Service site in Philadelphia.

A National Park Service ranger has died after falling into a crevasse on Mount McKinley during a climbing patrol, prompting an investigation into the incident.

A new study indicates that extreme heat, exacerbated by climate change, could replace cold waves as the primary weather risk leading to trail restrictions in South Korea's national parks. This research involves the Korea National Park Service and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council.

HanmiGlobal's US subsidiary, Otak, announced it secured a $30 million socioeconomic research contract from the US National Park Service, expanding its role with the NPS over a five-year agreement.

The Korea National Park Service plans to install additional bear alert bells in Jirisan National Park by July to help prevent encounters between hikers and Asiatic black bears.

Otak, the US subsidiary of South Korean firm Hanmi Global, has been awarded an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract worth $400 million with the US Department of the Interior's National Park Service.

Fort Washington Park in Maryland has been closed by the National Park Service after authorities found several explosive devices, prompting a bomb squad response.

Former Yosemite employee Shannon "SJ" Joslin sued the National Park Service after being fired for hanging a transgender pride flag across El Capitan last year.

A federal judge has ordered the National Park Service to restore a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia's President's House, citing George Orwell's '1984' in a critical ruling against the Trump administration.

The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool project has encountered new difficulties as the National Park Service revealed clogged pipes during costly repairs, leading to a partial refilling for cleaning.

Internal National Park Service documents warn that July 4 fireworks on the National Mall are anticipated to lead to hazardous pollution, advising visitors to avoid prolonged exposure in unhealthy areas.

The National Park Service has reported that the Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, following earlier accusations by Donald Trump blaming vandals for a '300 foot long gash' and fertilizer in the water.

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The National Park Service has reported that the liner of the Reflecting Pool was intentionally cut with a sharp knife or razor.

Lawmakers have issued a warning to Governor Burgum and the National Park Service, asserting that they lack the authority to construct an arch proposed by former President Trump.

A National Park Service ranger died after falling into a crevasse on Alaska's Mount McKinley. The incident occurred during an expedition on the mountain.

The Korea National Park Service is expanding its free safety gear rental service to all 20 mountainous national parks, making it accessible to foreign visitors with new guidelines.

Soil at a Washington D.C. golf course, where debris from the East Wing was dumped, contains toxic metals, though the National Park Service claims levels are within environmental limits, a point disputed by opponents.

A Washington Post investigation found that D.C. Water delayed reinforcing an aging sewer line for years before its collapse in January, as the National Park Service undertook a prolonged environmental review. The pipe continued to degrade during this period.

The National Park Service has announced new opportunities for hunting to control invasive species, with volunteers potentially saving millions in taxpayer money.

The National Park Service is seeking public input on a proposal to designate a section of the Los Angeles coastline, from Santa Monica to Torrance Beach, as a national park.