National Parks

Sep 17, 2018

North Dakota regulators discuss refinery near national park

North Dakota's Public Service Commission on Monday discussed an administrative law judge's recommendation that the regulators dismiss a challenge to the location of an oil refinery being developed near Theodore Roosevelt National Park


Sep 14, 2018

Bat tested positive for rabies at Grand Canyon

Officials at the Grand Canyon say a bat collected from near the Colorado River has tested positive for rabies


Sep 14, 2018

In Mozambique, conservationists try to curb child marriage

In Mozambique, conservationists at a key wildlife park try to curb child marriage


Sep 13, 2018

Hundreds of goats being airlifted out of Washington forest

Helicopters and trucks are relocating hundreds of mountain goats from Olympic National Park in an effort officials said will protect natural resources, reduce visitor safety issues and boost native goat populations elsewhere in Washington state.


Sep 13, 2018

US judge delays grizzly bear hunts in Rockies 2 more weeks

A U.S. judge on Thursday delayed for two more weeks the first grizzly bear hunts to be held in the Lower 48 states in almost three decades, as he considers whether federal protections for the animals should be restored.


Sep 13, 2018

The Latest: Judge again delays grizzly hunting in Rockies

A U.S. judge has delayed for two more weeks the first grizzly bear hunts to be held in the Lower 48 states in almost three decades.


Sep 13, 2018

Known for escapes, South African lion becomes a father

A South African lion who was nearly killed by wildlife officials after he escaped twice from a national park has become a father


Sep 12, 2018

Advocates ask judge to extend delay on Rockies grizzly hunts

Opponents of grizzly bear hunts in Wyoming and Idaho are asking a judge to delay hunting another two weeks while he considers a request to restore federal protections for the animals.


Sep 8, 2018

Montana will defend law in mining dispute near Yellowstone

The Montana Attorney General's Office says it will defend a state law at the center of a dispute over a mining proposal in the mountains north of Yellowstone National Park


Sep 7, 2018

Judge will review complaint over refinery near national park

North Dakota regulators are enlisting an administrative law judge to help untangle some of the legal questions surrounding whether an oil refinery can be built near Theodore Roosevelt National Park