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

The sign on the river’s left warned of the rapids to come. We were as prepared as possible, having heard about the intense Class 4+ whitewater we would encounter after reaching the Colorado and Green Rivers confluence in Utah’s Cataract Canyon. The water level was high, which meant the rapids would be fast and turbulent…and exciting!

Raft Utah’s Cataract Canyon for a Mild to Wild Adventure

North Carolina State

Albuquerque, NM

For the third time in less than 10 days a body has been found below the South Rim of Grand Canyon National Park. In a release Thursday morning, park staff said the body of 20-year-old Leticia A. Castillo, of Albuquerque, New Mexico, was found Tuesday about 150 feet below the Twin Overlooks along Desert View Drive following a multi-day search.

Another Fatality Below Grand Canyon National Park's South Rim

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It was the second Grand Canyon fatality in 24 hours.

Tourist Dies While Illegally Base Jumping in the Grand Canyon

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Which National Park has earned the position of "most deadly" in the United States? Grand Canyon National Park took that title,.

Grand Canyon National Park Named 'Most Deadly' in United States

CrossFit athlete Lazar Dukic was competing in a competition and vanished under the water near the finish line. His body has been recovered and he sadly died. Lazar Dukic was 28 years old, and was nearly at the finish line of a live-streamed 800-meter swim at the CrossFit Games in Forth Worth's Marine Creek Lake today at around 8 a.m. when something went terribly wrong and he disappeared under the water.

Serbian swimmer Lazar Dukic tragically passes away after drowning mid-race

Arizona State

New York Post

An Arizona tribe member named Keanu Dude has been accused of starting a huge wildfire — one that eventually burned over 2,200 acres and left dozens of people homeless — by torching an American flag.

Dude, a 22-year-old member of the San Carlos Apache tribe, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly starting the Watch Fire, which burned 3.4 square miles, destroyed 21 homes and forced more than 400 people to evacuate reservation land before finally being contained last week, officials said.

He was seen burning an American flag just before the raging wildfire started, the tribe’s police chief, Elliot Sneezy, told Arizona Family,...

Apache tribe member accused of sparking huge Arizona wildfire by burning American flag

A visit to Joshua Tree National Park in California is carrying an unexpected expense for three Germans who have been charged with defacing signs and buildings with paintballs. The three, whose names and hometowns were not released by the park, were cited for firing paintballs at signs, bathrooms and dumpsters throughout the national park last Sunday.

German Visitors Cited For Paintballing Joshua Tree National Park

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Actor Buddy Ebsen, who died at age 95 in 2003, found fame by starring in two of the most popular classic television shows in history: The Beverly Hillbillies (CBS, 1962 to 1971) and Barnaby Jones (CBS, 1973 to 1980). On the Hillbillies, he played former Tennessee country mountain-folk-turned-wealthy Beverly Hills resident Jed Clampett. On Barnaby Jones, he was one of TV's most senior, slyest, health-conscious detectives. Ebsen, however, almost became even more famous for a certain big-screen classic film in which he ultimately did not appear.

'Beverly Hillbillies" Actor Buddy Ebsen Was "Bitter" about not playing the Tin Man in 'Wizard of Oz'

West Virginia State

Actor Bob Denver, who passed away in 2005, will forever be remembered for his leading role on the classic 1960s sitcom Gilligan’s Island. Denver also played another famous TV character: the beatnik-type Maynard G. Krebs on The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis.

TV's 'Gilligan Island' Stars Dawn Wells and Bob Denver and Their Controversy Behind the Scenes

Green Bay, WI

Fox News

A Wisconsin father and his adult daughter got lost and ran out of water on a trail at Canyonlands National Park in Utah as temperatures soared over 100 F.

Father, daughter die at Utah’s Canyonlands National Park after running out of water on hike in 100-degree heat

What makes the Sonoran Desert unique? The Sonoran Desert stands out due to its incredible biodiversity and striking landscapes. Spanning parts of Arizona, California, and Mexico, this desert is home to over 2,000 plant species, including the iconic saguaro cactus. Unlike other deserts, it experiences two rainy seasons, fostering a rich variety of life. Animals like the Gila monster, roadrunner, and javelina thrive here. The Sonoran Desert also boasts unique geological formations, from rugged mountains to vast sand dunes. Its cultural history is equally rich, with Native American tribes like the Tohono O'odham calling it home for centuries. This desert's blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage makes it a truly special place.

18 Facts About Sonoran Desert

Whiskey Riff

That's one big bear.

To be specific, it's grizzly bear 791, and it lives in non other than Yellowstone National Park. The Interagency Grizzly Bear Study Team (IGBST) in Yellowstone does their best to capture and radio-collar a lot of the bear population within the national park in order to track them, and this one in particular is numbered 791.

And is estimated to be over 600 pounds, which easily makes it one of the largest bears in the entire park.

Its sheer size - along with its massive, sharp claws - helps to explain why it was stirring up so much dust...

Largest Grizzly Bear In Yellowstone National Park Stirs Up Dust Near Yellowstone River

South Carolina State

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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”

Kissimmee, FL

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One Dunkin’ Donuts location, known for its familiar aroma of coffee and donuts, found itself temporarily closed after a state inspection uncovered a few issues. Not all Dunkin’ locations are created equal. Take the one at 3745 Pleasant Hill Road in Kissimmee, for instance. This particular branch, despite its efforts to keep customers caffeinated and satisfied, has had its share of mixed reviews.

Florida's donut shop closed due serious violations after state inspection

Massachusetts State

Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Winks, an adorable and incredibly strong puppy with a heartbreaking origin. Winks was found unmoving on the side of a road with severe injuries. He had several very infected wounds and was barely holding on when his rescuers rushed him to the vet. Once there, x-rays revealed the horrifying truth that Winks had been shot numerous times around his face and neck. These injuries resulted in him having his eye removed. Despite that, Winks has made a miraculous and full recovery. He certainly does not let his handicap slow him down at his new foster home. Winks was truly given a second chance at life, and now all he needs is a family to call his own.

10-Month-Old Dog Who Was Hit In Face Several Times Now Searching For Family

Recalling how chaotic things turned a year ago during the annual Perseid meteor shower, Mount Rainier National Park officials are asking visitors for this year's astronomical fireworks to be conscientious and courteous. During last year's meteor shower not only was every legal parking spot taken long before sundown, but visitors...

Arrival Of Meteor Showers Prompts Plea To Mount Rainier Visitors

Orange County, FL

On July 14th, an unsettling incident occurred in Orange County that has captured the community’s attention and sympathy. Two dogs were abandoned in a most distressing manner, pushed out of a moving vehicle. The situation took a turn for the worse when one of the dogs was hit by the car, resulting in serious injuries.

Two dogs were dumped and pushed out of a car in Florida, and one of them screamed

Alaska State

Juneau, AK

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(Reuters) - More than 100 homes in Alaska's capital Juneau have been damaged by a glacial dam outburst north of the city, an increasingly frequent phenomenon exacerbated by climate change.

Glacial dam outburst floods Alaska's capital, damages homes

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Renowned Arch At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Is No More

A well-known arch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area along Lake Powell, nicknamed \"Toilet Bowl\" as well as \"Hole in the Roof\" and other names, has...

A well-known arch at Glen Canyon National Recreation Area along Lake Powell, nicknamed "Toilet Bowl" as well as "Hole in the Roof" and other names, has...

Renowned Arch At Glen Canyon National Recreation Area Is No More

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