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forward.comworld1 day ago
Music and video art exhibition opens in Beit Guvrin caves
An immersive exhibition combining songs and texts with projected imagery runs on selected evenings through November. The work was created for the Bell Caves at Beit Guvrin-Maresha National Park.
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ABC Newspolitics1 day ago
National Park Service Installs New Slavery Memorial Panels at Philadelphia Site
The National Park Service replaced panels at the President’s House exhibit overnight. The change follows a June appeals court ruling and aligns with a 2025 executive order. Philadelphia officials and advocates vowed to continue legal efforts.
nypost.compolitics2 days ago
Yosemite Mist Trail Crowds Reported After Reservations Ended, Though Park Service Calls Holiday Weekend One of Its Smoothest
Video shows visitors stepping around each other near Vernal Falls on the Mist Trail. The change follows the Trump administration's February 2026 decision to drop timed entry at the park.
The Guardianworld3 days agoUpdated
Bison Throws 65-Year-Old Man Eight Feet Into Air at Yellowstone Campground
A 65-year-old visitor was hospitalized after a bull bison charged and flipped him near Bridge Bay Campground in Yellowstone National Park. The incident is the second human-bison encounter reported at the park in 2026.
abcnews.go.compolitics5 days agoUpdated
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Drained for Maintenance Following Coating Application
Crews began draining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool this week to remove fireworks debris and repair a peeling liner installed during renovations completed last month. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said the same contractors will handle the fixes.
eonline.compolitics7 days ago
Parks Canada Report on Indigenous History in National Parks Draws Conservative Criticism
Parks Canada released a 2024 internal review last month stating that national parks were created through the displacement of Indigenous peoples and exclusion from land management. The document links these policies to ongoing harm and supports Indigenous stewardship programs. Cons…
Newsweekworld8 days ago
Three Charged With Misdemeanor Destruction of Property at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Sophie Dennison-Gibby, Justin Carreno and Cameron Thiers were detained June 20 after officers said they peeled blue coating from the pool. Each faces a misdemeanor charge involving less than $1,000 in alleged damage.
The Independentpolitics8 days ago
Washington fountain water turns brown after reopening
The cascading fountain at Meridian Hill Park, also known as Malcolm X Park, began running brown after reopening in May. Officials said sediment from long-closed water lines caused the discoloration and expect the water to clear within 24-36 hours.
globalnews.caworld10 days ago
Parks Canada Mandates AIS Permits and Stickers for All Watercraft at Prince Albert National Park
Cbc reported that mandatory certification and inspections target zebra and quagga mussels after veligers were detected in a nearby Saskatchewan lake. The rules apply to boats, canoes, kayaks and other craft entering park waters.
world11 days ago
Reflecting Pool Renovation Costs Reach $15 Million
Interior Department officials said algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was a temporary issue during refilling. The project now requires additional work after the July 4th weekend and has exceeded earlier cost estimates.
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abcnews.go.compolitics11 days ago
Lincoln Reflecting Pool cleared of algae using nanobubbler technology
Officials credited advanced nanobubbler technology and National Park Service work for clearing the 6.75 million-gallon pool. Surveillance footage led to a Destruction of Government Property investigation after vandalism caused multiple gashes.
Nbc Newspolitics11 days ago
Government to Use Same Contractor for Reflecting Pool Repairs
Officials said the company that painted the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool will return to fix peeling paint. A separate firm received an additional contract to treat algae growth.
Washington Examinerpolitics11 days ago
Interior Secretary Says Algae in Reflecting Pool Came From Pipes
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told CNN the algae has been cleared and attributed it to the pipes rather than vandals. He also defended the new industrial liner and denied motorcade damage.
The Guardianscience12 days ago
National Park Service lost 25% of permanent staff since 2025
The agency recorded 323 million visits in 2025 while facing a 70% drop in project spending outside Washington and a $24 billion maintenance backlog. Yosemite and other parks reported traffic jams, illegal parking, and reduced services during peak summer weekends.
slate.compolitics14 days ago
Interior Department Seeks Bids for Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Maintenance
The Department of the Interior is soliciting bids for a contractor to handle daily upkeep of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after its second restoration this year. Bids are due July 8, with work to start in August.
vox.compolitics14 days ago
U.S. appeals court pauses order to restore national park exhibits
A three-judge panel of the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has temporarily halted a lower-court directive requiring the National Park Service to reinstall dozens of exhibits removed from parks. The decision allows the agency to keep the displays out while it appeals.
eonline.comfinance14 days ago
National Parks Record 323 Million Visits in 2025 After Ending Some Reservations and Cutting Staff
The National Park Service logged 323 million visits last year as 26 parks set attendance records. Several major parks dropped timed-entry systems for 2026 while permanent staffing fell 25 percent since January 2025.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
U.S. Attorney announces felony indictment over Reflecting Pool damage
A grand jury returned a felony indictment against a 67-year-old former Olympic athlete for alleged damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The defendant faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted. A hearing is set for July 9.
theconversation.compolitics14 days ago
Appeals court allows removal of climate and history materials from national parks
A federal appeals court ruled that the government does not have to restore materials on climate change, immigration and slavery that were removed from national parks. The decision reverses a lower court order that had required reinstallation within 21 days.
washingtonpost.compolitics14 days ago
National Parks Allowed to Keep Removing Signs Administration Calls Inappropriate
A court ruling permits continued removal of signs from national parks that officials have labeled inappropriate or "woke." The decision supports administration efforts to review park materials.
Newsweekworld14 days ago
Appeals Court Restores Agency Authority Over National Park Exhibits
A federal appeals court paused a lower court order that would have required the National Park Service to restore hundreds of removed displays. The decision allows the Interior Department to continue reviewing and taking down exhibits it deems inconsistent with administration poli…
Science Newsscience15 days ago
Study Finds Elk Involved in Most Aggressive Wildlife Encounters in Canadian Parks
Researchers examined nearly 3,000 aggressive wildlife incidents recorded in Canadian national parks between 2010 and 2023. Elk accounted for 62 percent of incidents, with the highest share occurring at campgrounds.
globalnews.caworld16 days ago
Federal government announces $520 million for Jasper reconstruction
The federal government will provide $520 million to rebuild damaged park infrastructure and supply interim housing for residents displaced by the 2024 wildfire. The new funds supplement $385 million already committed to the recovery effort.
Washington Examinerpolitics18 days ago
Algae Removed From Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool After Two Weeks
President Donald Trump stated Sunday that algae had been cleared from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after two weeks of blooms. He blamed vandals for damage to the waterproof lining and said the pool would be drained after Independence Day.
axios.compolitics19 days ago
Federal appeals court allows revised exhibit at Philadelphia historic site
A federal appeals court ruled that the Department of the Interior may replace panels at the President’s House exhibit. The City of Philadelphia had sued to keep the original displays. The site remains incomplete ahead of national anniversary events.
gearjunkie.comworld19 days ago
Strava ranks five California trails and five trails in other states among America’s ten most popular hikes
Strava's ranking for the period ending May 2026 placed five California trails among America's ten most popular hikes. Yosemite National Park trails ranked first and second.
foxnews.comworld19 days agoUpdated
12-Year-Old Hospitalized After Bison Injury in Yellowstone National Park
A 12-year-old was injured by a bison near Mud Volcano on Friday morning and taken to a hospital. The incident is the first reported bison-related injury of the 2026 season. Park officials continue to investigate while reminding visitors of required distances from wildlife.
abcnews.go.comscience20 days ago
National Park Service increases patrols at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after liner damage
Security measures around the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool have expanded after officials reported damage to its new liner. National Guard members and Park Police now patrol the area, and mobile surveillance towers have been installed.
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Judge Orders Reinstatement of 52 Removed Exhibits at Federal Sites by July 4 While Halting Further Removals
A federal judge directed the Department of the Interior to restore exhibits removed from national parks and historic sites after a Trump executive order. The ruling requires action at more than 30 locations beginning the week of June 22.
The Guardianworld21 days ago
New South Wales to receive carbon credits for koala park after federal approval
The federal government approved a carbon credit scheme that will pay state governments for storing carbon in native forests. The funding will allow the long-planned koala national park to proceed once state officials receive final clearance.
Usa Todaypolitics21 days ago
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Work Finishes Over Budget at $16 Million as Algae and Peeling Appear
President Trump announced the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool refurbishment in April 2026 at an estimated cost of $1.5 million to $2 million. Federal contracts show payments exceeding $16 million, and the pool developed algae blooms and peeling paint within days of refilling in…
newser.compolitics22 days ago
22-year-old visitor dies after being swept over 594-foot waterfall at Yosemite
A 22-year-old man died Saturday after entering the Merced River above Nevada Fall in Yosemite National Park. A bystander who attempted rescue was pulled to safety by another visitor using a walking stick.
abcnews.go.comworld22 days ago
National Park Service Says Law-Enforcement Rangers Keep Traditional Uniforms, Receive Minor Equipment Updates
The agency clarified that only a subset of law enforcement staff will receive new insignia and protective equipment. Gray shirts and green trousers remain unchanged. The statement follows reports of broader shifts under the Trump administration.
The Hillpolitics23 days ago
Appeals Court Pauses Deadline to Restore Park Displays but Leaves Bar on Trump Order in Place
The 1st Circuit Court of Appeals on Tuesday paused a July 3 deadline for reinstalling more than 50 exhibits removed from national parks under a Trump administration directive. The panel left in place a lower court order barring implementation of the underlying executive order.
Washington Examinerpolitics23 days agoUpdated
Six Arrested Over Damage to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Liner
President Trump said six people were arrested and seven cited after pieces of the new blue liner floated in the pool. A senior administration official reported five arrests and five citations on Saturday night. The $14 million renovation finished earlier this month.
world25 days ago
U.S. Park Police Arrest One Man, Cite Others After Touching Loose Coating at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Fourteen police reports were filed after incidents at the recently resurfaced pool. One report described a 250-foot gash cut into the new surface.
Fox Newsscience25 days ago
Three Hikers Die in Heat-Related Incidents at Grand Canyon National Park
The National Park Service reported three heat-related deaths on June 12 and June 16. An earlier incident involving an 18-year-old also occurred this month.
nbcnews.compolitics26 days ago
Grand Canyon to face extreme heat watch starting Monday
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat watch for lower elevations of the Grand Canyon from Monday through Tuesday. Temperatures are forecast to reach as high as 112F, following three recent heat-related deaths in the park.
nypost.comworld26 days ago
Three Hikers Found Dead on Grand Canyon Trails Amid Extreme Heat
Rangers responded to separate incidents on June 12 and June 16. A teenager also died earlier this month in a similar incident.
Usa Todayscience26 days agoUpdated
Three Hikers Die From Heat-Related Illness in Grand Canyon National Park
A 72-year-old man died June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail and two hikers ages 67 and 68 were found dead June 16 on the North Kaibab Trail. The National Weather Service issued an extreme-heat watch for the park with forecast highs at or above 110 °F at Phantom Ranch.
snopes.comworld26 days agoUpdated
Blue Paint on Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Begins Peeling
Strips of the new blue paint applied to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are lifting away and floating on the water. Algae remain visible along the edges despite cleaning efforts that included hydrogen peroxide.
New York Postworld27 days ago
Three Hikers Die from Heat on Grand Canyon Trails
U.S. National Park Service reported three deaths from apparent heat-related illnesses on the South and North Kaibab Trails. Officials urged hikers to avoid inner canyon trails between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
koreaherald.comworld27 days ago
Three Hikers Die in Apparent Heat-Related Illnesses on Grand Canyon Trails
A 72-year-old man died on June 12 on the South Kaibab Trail. Two more hikers, ages 67 and 68, died four days later on the North Kaibab Trail.
Newsweekpolitics28 days ago
Trump Administration Orders Urgent Cleanup of Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Ahead of July 4
Federal workers are being mobilized to scrub algae from the recently renovated pool. The effort is part of preparations for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations.
The Hillpolitics28 days agoUpdated
Appeals Court Allows Trump Administration to Replace Slavery Exhibit at President's House
A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration can remove and replace the outdoor slavery memorial at Independence National Historical Park. The decision overturns a February order that required restoration of removed panels.
Nbc Newspolitics28 days agoUpdated
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Reopens After Renovation, Algae Cleanup Begins
The National Park Service began vacuuming algae from the pool on June 16 after chlorophyll levels hit a two-year high. President Trump has posted plans to host a July 4 rally at the site.
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ABC Newspolitics30 days ago
Interior Department Appeals Order Requiring Restoration of Removed Park Exhibits by July 4
The Department of the Interior and National Park Service filed an appeal seeking to block a judge's ruling that requires restoration of removed materials at national parks by July 4, 2026.
The Boston Globescience31 days ago
Algae Returns to Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After Refill
The Reflecting Pool showed green algae within days of reopening after a $14.2 million waterproofing project. Officials had aimed to stop leaks and blooms ahead of the country’s 250th anniversary.
The Guardianpolitics32 days ago
Judge Dismisses Former Yosemite Ranger’s Lawsuit Over Flag Display
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston dismissed Shannon “SJ” Joslin’s suit on Friday, ruling that the probationary employee must pursue claims through the Office of Special Counsel.
pbs.orgworld33 days ago
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Removed National Park Exhibits
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction requiring the reinstatement of exhibits removed from national parks and museums under a Trump executive order. The ruling also requires weekly compliance reports.
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nbcnews.compolitics33 days ago
Federal judge dismisses biologist's lawsuit over Yosemite flag demonstration
A federal judge dismissed a former National Park Service biologist's lawsuit seeking reinstatement after termination for displaying a transgender flag while off duty. The court said the biologist used the wrong legal process to challenge the firing.
Nbc Newsworld33 days ago
Remains Found in Olympic National Park Identified as Joseph Louis Serrao Jr.
Human remains discovered in 2000 inside a tent along the Sol Duc River drainage have been identified through forensic genealogy as belonging to Joseph Louis Serrao Jr., born December 3, 1960.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics32 days agoUpdated
Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore Some National Park Exhibits and Halt Further Removals
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley issued a preliminary injunction on June 12, 2026, directing the administration to reinstate exhibits removed from National Park Service sites and to halt further removals.
nypost.compolitics34 days ago
Federal Judge Rules No Authority to Reinstate Yosemite Ranger Fired for Pride Flag
U.S. District Judge Jennifer Thurston ruled Friday that a federal court lacks jurisdiction to review the termination of Shannon “SJ” Joslin or order reinstatement.
nypost.comworld35 days ago
Remains Found in Olympic National Park Identified After 26 Years
Human remains discovered in a tent in Olympic National Park in July 2000 have been identified as a man last heard from in 1998. The identification occurred more than two decades after the initial discovery.
foxnews.compolitics36 days ago
Senators Demand Accounting on National Park Fees Funding D.C. Fountain Repairs and Lincoln Memorial Project
Sen. Adam Schiff and ten other senators wrote to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum asking how visitor fees are being spent on capital projects. The letter cites $67 million already directed to fountains and the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Abc Newspolitics37 days ago
National Park Service received 35,000 comments after Trump order on historical displays
An administration order asked visitors to report exhibits viewed as negative toward Americans. More than half of the comments criticized the request itself.
New York Postpolitics40 days ago
National Park Service Ranger Dies in Crevasse Fall While on Climbing Patrol on Denali
Robin Pendery, a seasonal mountaineering ranger, fell near the 14,000-foot camp on Thursday afternoon. The incident follows a separate accident one week earlier that killed three Latvian climbers.
The Independentworld41 days ago
Seasonal Mountaineering Ranger Dies After Falling Into Crevasse on Denali
Seasonal mountaineering ranger Robin Pendery fell near the 14,000-foot camp on Thursday and died despite rescue efforts. The death is under investigation.
Abc Newspolitics42 days ago
Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Renovation Completed, Filling Set for Sunday
President Donald Trump said the renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is finished. The administration reported in a court filing that the basin will be filled with water no later than Sunday.