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Two mules stand next to a banner that reads "Welcome Back Yosemite Mules," hand-drawn by children

Yosemite National Park puts mules to work in the busy season: 'If you've used the bathrooms, thank a mule'

Yosemite National Park’s “mounted patrol” has long used mules to help navigate the backcountry. This year is no different.

A photo collage of a woman and a dog sitting next to each other, an overlooking shot of a national park in the mountains, two female athletes wearing a shirt saying 'Immigrant City Football Club', a huge tree perched on a home garden, and two women sitting on a carriage decorated with flowers

Good News This Week: June 21, 2025 - Parks, Trees, & Quilting Clubs

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A projection of the phrase "this land is your land" on Yellowstone National Park at night, by artist Michele Pred

Artist displays projections on Yellowstone National Park under the cover of night, in effort to save public lands

Swedish-American artist and activist Michele Pred shines a light on important issues through her work — literally.

A husky puppy sits in the lap of a National Park Ranger

A 'sled dog puppy cam' from Denali National Park is now streaming, with 5 new recruits

The behind-the-scenes look into the new litter is exactly what we all need right now.

A hotel balcony overlooks Everglades National Park

Shipping containers make up new 'hurricane-proof eco-hotel' in Everglades National Park

The Flamingo Lodge was demolished by back-to-back hurricanes. Now, it’s back and stronger than ever.

A photo collage of two flags hanging in the front of a government building, a billboard that says 'Rocky Mountain National Park', Pope Francis smiles to a crowd, solar panels on rooftops, and a man bent over picking up a sack

Good News This Week: May 10, 2025 - Books, Billboards, & Factories

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A blurred person walks past a billboard in a subway station advertising the need to protect national parks

National park advocates erect 300 billboards nationwide to protest 'DOGE's dangerous cuts'

Paid for by advocacy and media organization More Perfect Union, the billboards advertise the parks — “now with reduced staff.”

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Good News This Week: May 3, 2025 - Axolotls, Fridges, & Fungi Tiles

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A flurry of bright firefly lights sparkle in a dark forest

National park's annual 'firefly lottery' opens for lucky winners to see an 'otherwordly' light show

Synchronous firefly events happen every summer across South Carolina, Tennessee, and Pennsylvania.

A photo collage of an aerial view of Chattanooga, Tennessee, a picket sign on the grass that says 'ALTADENA IS NOT FOR SALE', the tower of Denver City Hall, a group of kids drawing on a table, and an ocean's shoreline

Good News This Week: April 19, 2025 - Parrots, Parks, & Peels

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A firefighter walks through a wooded area in Rocky Mountain National Park, the ground ablaze and covered in smoke

Firefighters successfully manage 60-acre fire that could protect Rocky Mountain National Park area for the next decade

Experts say these kinds of fires create a buffer from an unwanted wildfire moving into nearby communities.

Visitors walk along in a path in Arches National Park

These national parks will still be free to visitors for National Park Week, despite Trump funding cuts

As the National Park Service continues to face uncertainty in workforce and funding, parks will still be free to visitors on April 19, in celebration of National Park Week.

National Parks Good News, Resources

All of the best good news and inspiration for U.S. national parks

Yosemite National Park puts mules to work in the busy season: 'If you've used the bathrooms, thank a mule'

Good News This Week: June 21, 2025 - Parks, Trees, & Quilting Clubs

Artist displays projections on Yellowstone National Park under the cover of night, in effort to save public lands

A 'sled dog puppy cam' from Denali National Park is now streaming, with 5 new recruits

Shipping containers make up new 'hurricane-proof eco-hotel' in Everglades National Park

Good News This Week: May 10, 2025 - Books, Billboards, & Factories

National park advocates erect 300 billboards nationwide to protest 'DOGE's dangerous cuts'

Good News This Week: May 3, 2025 - Axolotls, Fridges, & Fungi Tiles

National park's annual 'firefly lottery' opens for lucky winners to see an 'otherwordly' light show

Good News This Week: April 19, 2025 - Parrots, Parks, & Peels

Firefighters successfully manage 60-acre fire that could protect Rocky Mountain National Park area for the next decade

These national parks will still be free to visitors for National Park Week, despite Trump funding cuts

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