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Capitol Reef National Park

Scenic Drive Stop 11

• Type: Place

The Capitol Gorge trail features natural pools of water and markings from early pioneers and travelers.

Moores Creek National Battlefield

Venus Fly Trap Planter

• Type: Place

Chesapeake Bay

St. Clement’s Island Museum

• Type: Place

Discover the St Clement’s Island Museum where Maryland's founding story comes to life. Explore exhibits that highlight the rich history of the Piscataway People and early settlers. Stand on the historic island where the first English settlers landed in 1634, accessible by water taxi. Experience the beauty of the Potomac River and immerse yourself in the culture that shaped the Chesapeake Bay. Don’t miss the chance to learn and explore this unique site in St. Mary’s County.

Palo Alto Battlefield National Historical Park

Pollinator Garden

• Type: Place

The pollinator garden at Resaca de la Palma Battlefield helps provide plants for use by local wildlife in a landscape where their habitat is highly fragmented.

Funding Granted for Much-needed Monarch Conservation Efforts in Marin County

• Type: Article

Working within the structure of the One Tamalpais Collaborative, the Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy received $400,000 in funding through the California Wildlife Conservation Board’s pollinator rescue program to invest in protection of monarch butterflies in Marin County.

How an Insect Became a National Park Service Superhero

• Type: Article

Through the power of partnerships, the Dragonfly Mercury Project elevated the importance of a commonly found insect. It also showed that citizen science can be a potent research tool.

Bats Are in Danger. Here’s How and Why We’re Helping Them.

• Type: Article

Bats are amazing animals and a formidable force against insect pests, but a nasty fungal disease is killing them. A coordinated national response brings hope.

Rachel Carson

• Type: Person

Rachel Louise Carson was a biologist, writer, and environmental activist. Most of Carson's writing expressed her love of nature and concern for future generations. With language that was both poetic and compelling, she inspired people to become interested in the natural world.

Youth Conservation Corps in Lewis and Clark National Historical Park

• Type: Article

Walking the scenic trails of Lewis and Clark National Historical Park, one might wonder who is responsible for maintaining and enhancing these pathways. The answer often lies with the dedicated members of the LEWI Youth Conservation Corps. This program, designed for individuals aged 15 to 18, offers a unique opportunity to work with a national park and gain invaluable experience over a summer. Learn more about the LEWI Corps.

Scotts Bluff National Monument

Saddle Rock Trail

• Type: Place

The Saddle Rock Trail is the most popular hiking trail at Scotts Bluff National Monument. The trail leads 1.6 miles from the Scotts Bluff National Monument Visitor Center to the summit of Scotts Bluff. It is a 435 foot ascent featuring some of the best views in the state of Nebraska.

Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail

Cowlitz River

• Type: Article

Forest that was too thick for expedition members to push through is increasingly threatened by fire, disease, and insects.

How Pollinator Inventories Can Inform Park Management Decisions

• Type: Article

Pollinators play a crucial role in national park ecosystems and beyond. In the national parks, species inventories help managers know which pollinators are present, and in what abundance, to better understand the state of park ecosystems and make decisions about how to manage them. From 2024 to 2026, 17 parks across the country will be surveyed for bees and butterflies.

Fort Smith National Historic Site

Cherokee Bill: On the Outlaw Trail (Site Bulletin)

• Type: Article

Probably the most famous outlaw that was hanged on the Fort Smith gallows was Crawford Goldsby, alias Cherokee Bill. Read about his run-ins with the law in this site bulletin.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Grand Sable Visitor Center Orientation Wayside

• Type: Place

Cape Cod National Seashore

Nature Watch: Flying Jewels - Living Flashes of Light

• Type: Article

Dragonflies and damselflies play key roles in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats. These insects are often considered indicator species for watershed health, while the status of these species can give scientists insights into how aquatic ecosystems are faring. Want to learn more?

I Didn't Know That!: Emerging Cicadas

• Type: Article

Get out your earplugs—the cicadas are coming! In Spring 2024, when the ground warms up, billions, if not trillions, of periodical cicadas will be emerging in a rare dual emergence event. Learn more about periodical cicadas and this rare event.

Grand Teton National Park

Everyone can benefit from updated lighting in national parks, study finds.

• Type: Article

National Park Service scientists and other researchers recently concluded an enlightening study on outdoor lighting practices in Grand Teton National Park. Turns out, humans aren’t so picky when it comes to lighting. What does this mean for parks? Switching outdoor lighting practices could help park visitors and wildlife, while also saving energy and costs.

Restoration Through Fire: Big Thicket National Preserve’s Big Sandy Prescribed Fire

• Type: Article

The Big Sandy prescribed fire at Big Thicket National Preserve treated areas that held plant communities that need frequent fire. These treatments help prevent woody brush accumulation, control invasive plants and insect pests, recycle nutrients into the soil, and encourage new plant growth. The US Fish & Wildlife Service found more than 30 plants and animals associated with longleaf pine ecosystems.

Yellowstone National Park

The Forest That Needs Fire

• Type: Place

Yellowstone National Park

Porcelain Basin Overlook

• Type: Place