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park service

New Rules for Foreign Visitors to U. S. National Parks

November 27, 2025

Starting next year, foreign visitors to some of the most famous U. S. national parks will have to pay more. The National Park Service has announced that international tourists will be charged an extra $100 to enter popular parks like Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Yosemite. This change is part of a

environment

The Scientist Who Saved America's Wild Predators

August 31, 2025

In the early 1900s, national parks were more about looks than actual conservation. Park managers would clear underbrush, cut trees for views, and kill thousands of predators like mountain lions and wolves. They didn't realize how much damage they were doing to the ecosystems. Enter George Meléndez W

business

Golden's Adventure Guide Faces a Storm of Issues

April 6, 2025

In Golden, Colorado, Ben Coryell is feeling the pressure. He leads a company that takes people on adventures in the wilderness. It has been a tough time for him. Many customers have been calling to cancel their bookings for summer trips. They are worried about spending a lot of money. The reason? Th

politics

Protecting Our Parks: The Fight for Public Lands

March 2, 2025

Hundreds of people gathered at national parks in Southern California to voice their concerns about the future of public lands. The protests were sparked by the recent mass firings of federal employees, including many who worked in national parks. Protesters in Joshua Tree National Park waved America

politics

What’s Up with Government Spending?

November 18, 2024

Imagine discovering that billions of dollars have been sent to the wrong people due to mistakes. Shockingly, this could happen even more frequently, hitting a staggering $1 trillion by 2025. One hot topic is the money spent supporting LGBTQ+ rights overseas. Is this really the best way to spend taxp