Invasive Joro spiders are "slowly spreading." Here's what to do if you see one.
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park told visitors Tuesday that invasive Joro spiders "may be hanging in a web near you."
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Bears gorge on salmon ahead of Alaskan winter
Bears are congregating in Brooks Falls, Alaska, as they attempt to fatten themselves up as much as possible before winter hibernation begins. Katmai National Park and Preserve ranger Troy Hunt explains why the burly mammals head to this river to eat as many fish as they can bear.
Apparent bear attack kills missing hiker in Montana's Glacier National Park
The body of a missing hiker killed in an apparent bear attack has been found in Glacier National Park in Montana, park officials say.
Signs of the times: Removing stories of America's past from our national parks
Following an executive order from President Trump, the Department of the Interior has removed dozens of educational signs at our national parks that the administration claims promote "divisive narratives" and "corrosive ideology."
Slavery displays removed from Philadelphia historical site after Trump directive
A series of informational signs about slavery was removed Thursday from the President's House historical site in Philadelphia.
Trump's birthday added to list of free days at national parks; MLK Day, Juneteenth removed
The change to the schedule comes shortly after the Trump administration announced new fees for non-resident visitors.
Water line breaks force Grand Canyon South Rim hotels to close
For the second time, breaks in the half-century-old pipe providing fresh water to Grand Canyon South Rim hotels have forced a complete accommodation shutdown.
On the Trail: Crater Lake
Conor Knighton ran into quite a mystery at his latest stop on his tour of America's National Parks. At Crater Lake National Park in Oregon, he discovered a special piece of wood that has stumped visitors and park staff alike.
The Last Best Place | Sunday on 60 Minutes
Montana has found itself at the center of a national debate over what to do with America's vast reserves of public land. Jon Wertheim speaks with locals and officials for a look at the bipartisan fight to preserve what many Montanans hold most dear. 60 Minutes, Sunday.
BASE jumping concerns amid shutdown
BASE jumping in national parks is illegal, but with the federal government shut down, some thrillseekers are taking advantage of the situation. CBS News' Carter Evans explains.
A look at the Old Faithful Inn, a human-made treasure inside Yellowstone
Standing for more than a century, Old Faithful Inn "has the distinction of being considered a benchmark of national park architecture."
Budget-conscious vacations at Yellowstone
Workers at Yellowstone say guests visiting the park have been paying more attention to their money this year in the face of economic uncertainty. Ian Lee reports.
Visitors warned not to feed bears at national parks: "Bears learn quickly"
The National Park Service warned that feeding bears can cause serious consequences including the "euthanasia of the animal."
Wildfires burn in at least two national parks
Firefighters are battling wildfires in at least two national parks. The Dragon Bravo Fire is burning at the North Rim of the Grand Canyon and has exploded to more than 94,000 acres. On Wednesday, firefighters responded to the Ash Fire in a remote section of Yellowstone National Park. It's one of several fires crews have battled there since early July.
Dad hailed as hero after cougar bites 4-year-old in Olympic National Park
The father of a 4-year-old is being hailed as a hero for getting his child away from a cougar attack on a popular trail in Olympic National Park in Washington state.
These United States: Yellowstone National Park
Correspondent Conor Knighton reflects on the American treasure whose preservation as our first national park inspired similar conservation efforts around the globe.
Impact of shortages at national parks
The National Park Service reported a record-setting year with nearly 332 million visits in 2024. This year, an advocacy group says federal budget cuts and policy changes could have serious impacts for visitors. CBS News' Nancy Chen reports.
Trump signs executive order calling for foreign tourists to pay higher national park fees
In its 2026 fiscal year budget proposal released in May, the Interior Department estimated that such a surcharge would generate more than $90 million annually.
Environmental leader on "Alligator Alcatraz"
President Trump toured a new immigration detention facility on Tuesday that's been dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz." Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the first detainees could arrive by Wednesday, but a group of environmental organizations are suing to block the facility until it undergoes an environmental review. Eve Samples, executive director at Friends of the Everglades, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the lawsuit.
Custer's Last Stand
In 1876 George Armstrong Custer - the brave, reckless and vain Civil War hero - met an ignoble end at the Battle of the Little Bighorn. And every year, re-enactors in Montana recreate the clash between the 7th Cavalry Regiment and Lakota Sioux and Cheyenne warriors. Mo Rocca visits the Little Bighorn National Park, and talks with historian Nathaniel Philbrick about the soldier most remembered for his darkest hour.
Nature: Providence Canyon
We leave you this Sunday Morning at Providence Canyon in Georgia. Videographer: Tom Cosgrove.
Nature: Komodo dragons
We leave you this Sunday Morning at Komodo National Park in Indonesia, home to the legendary Komodo dragon, and a vast array of sea life. Videographer: Mauricio Handler.
Farming the land, in a national park
Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley used to be home to hundreds of family farms, before the land was turned into a national park. Today, farms are thriving here again. The park developed a plan to lease its farm properties to entrepreneurs, and now it's where locals come to fill up on baskets of produce at the farmers' market, and where restaurants like Cleveland's Spice Kitchen source their farm-to-table menus. Conor Knighton reports.
Nature: Mount Rainier
We leave you this Sunday Morning with a view of late-blooming wildflowers at Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. Videographer: Jamie McDonald.
Almanac: Yosemite Valley Grant Act
The act was signed by Abraham Lincoln 155 years ago on June 30, 1864. Yosemite became a national park in 1890.
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