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Barack Obama December 10

Obama surprises Chicago students in Santa hat for holiday library story time reading session

Former President Barack Obama surprised elementary students at a Chicago Public Library branch, reading to them and joking around while wearing a festive Santa hat.

National Parks December 7

Trump adds his birthday as free national park day while axing MLK Day and Juneteenth

Trump administration removes MLK Day and Juneteenth from national parks free entry days while adding president's birthday to the calendar, sparking criticism.

National Parks November 20

Man caught on camera approaching, spraying unknown substance toward Yellowstone wolves: rangers

National Park Service rangers at Yellowstone cited a visitor caught on camera approaching a wild wolf pack and sprayed them with an unknown substance.

Crime August 21

Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger charged with staging fake stabbing incident that locked down schools

Jefferson County authorities have charged a park ranger with felonies after an investigation revealed inconsistencies in his reported stabbing incident.

Media August 20

Yosemite National Park ranger reportedly fired after draping massive trans pride flag across El Capitan

A trans park ranger was fired from Yosemite National Park last week after hanging a massive transgender pride flag in protest of the Trump administration.

Arkansas August 15

Manhattan woman finds 2.3-carat diamond for engagement ring after three-week quest

Manhattan resident Micherre Fox spent three weeks at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas before discovering a 2.3-carat white diamond for her engagement ring.

Opinion July 11

Make America Beautiful Again: Let’s restore our natural legacy from sea to shining sea

A new bipartisan commission aims to restore America's conservation legacy by uniting leaders to protect natural beauty and expand outdoor heritage

US June 27

Alligator mauls woman canoeing as Florida urges vacationers to avoid disaster with safety tips

Florida Fish and Wildlife details fatal alligator attack on Michigan canoeist and launches GatorWise campaign to educate residents on safely sharing waterways with alligators

Parks June 2

Suspicious incendiary device found near Blue Ridge Parkway prompts evacuation

Rangers and multiple agencies responded to a suspicious device on the Blue Ridge Parkway near Asheville, leading to evacuations and a temporary closure.

VIDEO May 4

Minnesota man unearths precious diamond at Crater of Diamonds State Park in Arkansas

Minnesota resident David DeCook recently found a glimmering 3.81-carat brown diamond during a visit to Arkansas’ Crater of Diamonds State Park. (Source: KMSP)