All articles tagged with #national parks service
New documents from the National Parks Service, obtained by The New York Times, show that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool’s peeling epoxy lining stems from foam cuts and joint damage after refilling, not vandals; arrests cited as vandalism appear to involve curious tourists, while Trump’s warnings of sabotage lack evidence and maintenance/repairs continue.
A federal judge in Massachusetts ordered the Trump administration to restore National Park Service exhibits altered under an executive order aimed at avoiding disparaging depictions of Americans, and to pause further changes while requiring weekly progress updates; plaintiffs say the changes erase accurate history—such as slavery and climate-change context—at sites including Independence National Historical Park, stressing that history should reflect all communities rather than be whitewashed.
A lawsuit to halt the National Parks Service from using the Lincoln Memorial for Trump’s UFC event reveals that each fighter will enter the chamber via elevator from a lower level, accompanied by a child, and will be filmed walking through the chamber to the press area; plaintiffs call the arrangement corrupt and a judge’s ruling is expected soon, with White House comments pending.
Panels from a slavery exhibit at Philadelphia’s President's House Site are being reinstalled at Independence Mall after being removed by the Trump administration, with National Park Service workers putting them back on Feb. 19, 2026.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail, and the woman was airlifted to a medical center. The National Parks Service emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have injured more people in the park than any other animal. The incident is under investigation.
A 61-year-old woman from South Carolina fell to her death from an overlook at the Glassmine Falls in Blue Ridge Parkway, North Carolina. The victim, Nancy Sampson, fell 150 feet below the overlook and succumbed to her injuries. The cause of the fall is still under investigation. The Glassmine Falls overlook is a popular attraction in the park, known for its scenic views of the waterfall.
The Miner County Sheriff's Office in Howard, South Dakota, has issued a warning after a mountain lion was spotted on the east side of the Golf Course. Authorities have reported the sighting to South Dakota Game, Fish, and Parks for investigation and are advising people not to attempt to find or track the animal themselves. The National Parks Service advises individuals to avoid approaching or running from a mountain lion, to appear as big as possible, and to fight back if attacked.