Management

Third Acting NPS Director Under Trump Will Retire Next Month

Lawsuit by nonprofits claims the National Park Service veteran R. David Vela was appointed illegally. 

Management

The National Park Service Has Not Required All Locations to Close During Coronavirus, Despite Demands

Over 140 of 419 facilities are closed or have modified operations, but NPS is allowing some to remain open where possible. 

Management

Organizations Are Improperly Offering Yoga Classes and $20K Weddings in National Parks

"Learning centers" should reimburse the National Park Service for federal funds they received, auditor says. 

Management

Visiting National Parks Could Change Your Thinking About Patriotism

Patriotism means pride in country, but what are we proud of? A former national park ranger suggests that visiting historic sites can remind Americans of the heritage, good and bad, that they share.

Oversight

Park Service Official and Boosters Helped Artist Avoid Taxes

Interior watchdog confirms agency mishandled purchase of $39,000 painting. 

Management

Grand Canyon National Park Turns 100: How a Place Once Called ‘Valueless’ Became Grand

The Grand Canyon, which marks 100 years as a national park on Feb. 26, 2019, is known today as an iconic natural wonder. But early European visitors weren't impressed.