93-year-old grandma and grandson visit every U.S. national park

Brad and Joy Ryan arrived at the National Park of American Samoa this week – a meaningful ending to their epic journey.

• May 19, 2023

Climber dies in fall at Texas national park; stranded climber rescued

By Sunday morning the stranded climber was rescued and a rescue team reached the fallen climber who had died.

• May 2, 2023

Deer, invasive plants are a grave threat to park forests in eastern U.S.

A new study​ from the National Park Service found that most forests in national parks in the eastern U.S. are at risk due to browsing by an excessive amount of white-tailed deer and crowding by invasive plants.

• Apr 6, 2023

West Virginia train derailment leaks diesel, oil into protected river

The portion of the New River impacted by the train derailment is part of a national park, and is believed to be older than the Appalachians.

• Mar 9, 2023

First grizzly of the season comes out of hibernation at Yellowstone

Yellowstone visitors have been cautioned to "be especially alert" as bears that emerge from hibernation can be particularly aggressive in their search for food.

• Mar 8, 2023

Second hiker in three weeks dies at Big Bend National Park in Texas

A woman collapsed and died while hiking on Monday, as southwestern Texas experiences an "unseasonable" heat wave.

• Mar 8, 2023

The Saturday Six: Dental device controversy, scientist's bug find and more

In case you missed it, new words were added to Dictionary.com and we learned how to stay safe in the midst of bears. Pro tip: Don't push your slower friends down so you can escape.

• Mar 3, 2023

Don't "push a slower friend down" if you see a bear, officials say

Instead of serving your friend – or perhaps a former one – up as bait, the National Park Service says there are several other ways to avoid a bear attack.

• Mar 2, 2023

Grand Canyon "offensive" hiking stop renamed to honor tribe

The last member of the Havasupai Tribe was forcibly removed from the spot nearly 100 years ago. Now, the "guardians of the Grand Canyon" are reclaiming its name.

• Nov 22, 2022

National Park Service urging people not to lick toxic toads

The toad, also called – Bufo alvarius, or psychedelic toad – secretes a venom that can paralyze or even kill dogs.

• Nov 8, 2022

Death Valley tourists escape but roads remain closed after flash flooding

Hundreds of hotel guests trapped by flash flooding at Death Valley National Park were able to drive out after crews cleared a path for them.

• Aug 6, 2022

Girl dies after tree falls on her tent in Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The incident occurred on July 27 in the Elkmont Campground.

• Jul 28, 2022

3 deaths reported in one week at Glacier National Park

The incidents were at separate parts of the park and were not related.

• Jul 27, 2022

More human remains found at Lake Mead

Another body was found at Lake Mead this week, following several similar reports in May.

• Jul 27, 2022

Man found dead in Death Valley National Park ran out of gas

Park visitors found the body of David Kelleher on Tuesday.

• Jun 16, 2022

350-pound bear attacks 3-year-old and her mom at campsite

A black bear forcibly entered the tent of a five-person family camping in Tennessee's Great Smoky Mountains National Park on Sunday morning, injuring a toddler and her mother.

• Jun 14, 2022

Protecting our national parks from overcrowding

Over the past decade, the number of visitors to our national parks has increased 34%, forcing many of the most popular parks to require reservations, timed entry passes, and shuttle buses in order to limit crowds and traffic.

• May 29, 2022

National Parks with timed-entry permit policies

Due to increased demand and traffic, timed-entry permits and reservations are required at several national parks.

• May 29, 2022

What to pack on your national park vacation

These items will majorly upgrade your next national park adventure.

• Mar 1, 2022

Robert E. Lee site tells more inclusive story

For the first time in three years, visitors can return inside Arlington House, the Robert E. Lee Memorial, atop Arlington National Cemetery. The National Park Service recently completed a three-year overhaul of the national memorial that united the descendants of General Robert E. Lee and enslaved people who once lived and labored on the plantation. Only on “CBS This Morning,” Jericka Duncan was there when they met up for the first time in person.

• Jun 8, 2021
• 05:29

Alcatraz escape letter

CBS station KPIX-TV obtained a letter allegedly written by one of the men who escaped from the federal prison on San Francisco's Alcatraz Island in 1962. The escape is one of the country's greatest mysteries. Betty Yu of KPIX-TV reports.

• Jan 24, 2018
• 04:32

White House tree cut

National Park Service employees worked to trim back the historic but decaying Jackson magnolia tree on Wednesday. It has stood on the White House grounds since the 1820s.

• Dec 27, 2017
• 01:35

National Park Service photographer

The National Park Service hired a photographer this year to document the human touch on the American landscape. One of his first assignments is a little known part of Ellis Island. The Baggage and Dormitory Building is tucked behind the famous great hall. For this installment of our "America the Beautiful" series, Jim Axelrod met a man who hopes his work will reveal more of the fabric of our nation.

• Dec 13, 2016
• 05:29

8/25: Evening News

Admission fees are being waived at all 412 national parks for the weekend as the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary; The presidential election got ugly in an unprecedented way on Thursday as both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump accused each other of bigotry.

• Aug 25, 2016
• 16:17

100 years of national parks

Admission fees are being waived at all 412 national parks for the weekend as the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. Chip Reid reports on the monumental milestone.

• Aug 25, 2016
• 02:17

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