Legislation was introduced in Washington on Thursday that will remove a National Park Service restriction imposed on property owned by the city of Paducah. The change would empower local officials to

The National Park Service has not yet predicted when peak bloom could hit this year. WASHINGTON — Despite the chilly temperatures outside, plans for the National Cherry Blossom Festival are beginning to bloom.

Virginia’s 22 National Park Service sites serve 22 million visitors annually, contributing $1.5 billion to local economies across the Commonwealth ~ WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine and U.

Uncertainty over National Park Service staffing and services is leading to concern in communities that rely on visitors to fuel their economies.

Rangers tracking layoffs say up to 20 staffers have been laid off at national parks in South Florida and could impact service during the busy winter season. The cuts include staff at Everglades and Dry Tortugas national parks,