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The “Double Arch,” a popular natural landmark in Utah’s Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, collapsed last week, according to the National Park Service (NPS). The arch, also known by names like the “Toilet Bowl” and “Hole in the Roof,” was formed from 190-million-year-old Navajo sandstone. The collapse is believed to be due to natural erosion […]
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred last Saturday when the bison, defending its space, lifted her about a foot off the ground. The woman’s current condition is unknown, and an investigation is underway. Bison, though not typically aggressive, can be defensive and […]
National Park Week begins this Saturday, which coincides with a free entry day at all National Park Service (NPS) sites. The NPS oversees nearly 430 sites, many of which do not charge for admission. However, this event provides a unique opportunity to visit some of the more renowned parks like Yosemite without an entry fee. […]
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