Maine State

While drones can capture amazing footage, the National Park Service banned unmanned aircrafts within park boundaries in 2014. Sadly, it seems not everyone has gotten the memo. Footage of a tourist in Acadia National Park in Maine with a drone was posted on Tourons of National Parks (@touronsofnationalparks). "This dude...

Frustrated hiker calls out fellow tourist for ignoring national park rules: 'These guys are embarrassing'

Whiskey Riff

Though it’s late in the summer, there’s still plenty of time for dumb tourists to get attacked by bison at Yellowstone National Park. This social media influencer named Maylee certainly got the Yellowstone community fired up with one of her latest TikToks. As she was traveling through Yellowstone National Park, her vehicle came up upon a bison, and she decided she was going to try and pet it.

“He Wants To Be My Friend” – Woman Leans Out Of Moving Car To Pet Bison At Yellowstone National Park

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) has sadly determined that Asha, a young female Mexican gray wolf who ventured into northern New Mexico, will not be released back into the wild. Having been captured near the Valles Caldera National Preserve in the Jemez Mountains in December 2023, Asha has...

The Fate Of Asha: The Mexican Gray Wolf Captured & Denied Freedom In The Wild

I think most can agree that witnessing wild, massive, and disruptive natural phenomena (like volcanic eruptions or avalanches) is a jaw-dropping experience and one best experienced via video. While it isn't necessarily always the rule, the bigger a natural phenomenon is, the more likely it would be dangerous to see it up close in real life.

A Massive Natural Explosion at Yellowstone Was Caught on Video

Bears and bison aren’t the only potential hazards when visiting Yellowstone National Park. The area’s thermal features also provide a point of caution as tourists in one car found out this week.

Car carrying 5 people runs off the road and into a hot geyser in Yellowstone

Jackson Hole Radio

On Thursday, July 11, at approximately 10:40 a.m., a vehicle with five occupants accidentally drove off the roadway and into the Semi-Centennial Geyser thermal feature near Roaring Mountain, located between Mammoth Hot Springs and Norris Junction in Yellowstone National Park. All five occupants managed to exit the vehicle on their...

Fully Submerged Vehicle Removed from Thermal Feature in Yellowstone National Park

Savannah, GA

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Daily Coffee Press

Newly returned indictments in the Southern District of Georgia include felony charges for illegal firearms possession and drug distribution, while additional defendants have been sentenced to federal prison or await further proceedings after pleading guilty to federal gun charges.

Federal Charges in Southern GA: Indictments and Sentences for Firearms and Drug Offenses

Coconino County, AZ

The president of the Navajo Nation unsuccessfully attempted to stop two semi trucks from hauling uranium through tribal land this week. Back in 2012, the Navajo Nation passed the Radioactive and Related Substances Equipment, Vehicles, Persons and Materials Transportation Act. This act technically banned the transport of uranium through the tribe’s reservation, but is not legally enforceable on highways due to a technicality, reported KJZZ.

Navajo Nation attempted to stop semi trucks hauling uranium through tribal land after company breaks “promise”

Port Saint Lucie, FL

A teenager's attempt to evade law enforcement in Port St. Lucie, Florida led to a swift response from local Police. The incident began when an officer noticed a 16-year-old riding a bicycle without proper lighting, violating Florida statutes. Instead of complying with the traffic stop, the young cyclist accelerated, initiating a pursuit, reports CBS 12.

Teen Evades Police on Bike in Port St. Lucie, Caught After Drone Search

Drones have become increasingly prevalent in recent years, raising concerns about privacy and property rights. As these unmanned aerial vehicles soar through the skies, some individuals have taken matters into their own hands, attempting to shoot at your drone they perceive as trespassing. However, such actions are not only dangerous but also illegal under federal law.

Someone Shoots at Your Drone, What Do You Do?

Georgia State

The chances for the tropical wave in the Atlantic developing have now risen to 80% over the next seven days. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has advised that this disturbance could become the next tropical storm or hurricane within the coming days, potentially targeting the U.S. East Coast.

Tropical Wave That Could Impact Georgia Now Has 80% Chance of Development

Mexican cartels are employing increasingly sophisticated tactics along the U.S.-Mexico border, including the use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), reports the NY Post. These cartel drones serve multiple purposes, from surveillance to potential attacks. In the Sonora region, just south of Arizona, rival criminal groups have been observed using explosive-laden drones against each other.

Suspected Cartel Drones Near Southern Border: Heightened Security Measures Implemented

As they say: “This is why we can’t have nice things.” Jokes aside (since there’s certainly nothing funny about vandalism), when three visitors to Joshua Tree National Park took a paintball gun to various signs and facilities, it was illegal. The National Park Service (NPS) says...

Foreign Tourists Busted for Vandalism at Joshua Tree National Park

Jersey City, NJ

Essex County, NJ

Morristown Minute

NEWARK, N.J. – Efrin Wade, a former correctional officer at Essex County Correctional Facility (ECCF), has admitted to accepting $14,000 in bribes to smuggle contraband, including tobacco and a cell phone, into the facility for inmates. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger.

Correctional Officer Guilty of Smuggling Contraband: $14K in Bribes Accepted

In the latest viral outrage, a group of tourists and a professional photographer's close encounter with grizzly bears at Beryl Spring in Yellowstone National Park has sparked widespread condemnation online. A photographer and tourists visiting the iconic park have been captured on video approaching dangerously close to a grizzly bear...

Photographer captures dangerous scene as Yellowstone tourists approach family of wild grizzly bears: 'This is how attacks happen'

Newark, NJ

NEWARK, N.J. – Nygee Johnson, also known as “Gito,” a 25-year-old member of the Rollin’ 60s Neighborhood Crips, has admitted his role in a racketeering conspiracy. The announcement was made today by U.S. Attorney Philip R. Sellinger. Johnson pleaded guilty before U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton in Newark federal court on July 17, 2024, to a superseding indictment charging him with Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) conspiracy.

Rollin' 60s Crips Member Pleads Guilty to Racketeering

BroBible

Yellowstone National Park was at the front and center of the national news on Tuesday after a massive hydrothermal explosion at Biscuit Basin sent visitors scrambling off the boardwalk to avoid falling debris and hot water while the boardwalk itself was damaged from the explosion and will be temporarily closed for repairs. Footage of the […]
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Wild Alternate Angles Emerge Of The Massive Yellowstone Hydrothermal Explosion (Videos)

Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas, the glittering city known for its bright lights and bustling casinos, is surprisingly close to a wealth of natural wonders. Just a short road trip out of the city, you’ll find some of the best national parks, each offering its own unique charm and opportunities for adventure. The United States is home to the most incredible national parks. These seven national parks near Las Vegas are no exception. Plus, they’re are an easy reach, making them the perfect destinations for an unforgettable family vacation adventure.

Family Adventure Awaits at these 7 National Parks Near Las Vegas

Utah State

A frequently visited arch collapsed in Rock Creek Bay in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area in Utah, the National Park Service reported Friday in a news release.

Popular arch collapses in Glen Canyon National Recreation Area

South Carolina State

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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National Parks Restrict Drone Use, Citing Safety and Wildlife Concerns

The National Park Service (NPS) has implemented widespread restrictions on uncrewed aircraft, commonly known as drones, in most National Parks across the United States. This decision...

National Parks Restrict Drone Use, Citing Safety and Wildlife Concerns

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