3 major changes at national parks since the 'Valentine's Day massacre'

From how history is told to how land is used, here are some of the biggest changes to national parks since the massive layoffs last Valentine's Day.

'No experience and no vision': Trump nominates hospitality exec to run National Park Service

The nominee has held high-level finance positions at a hospitality concessioner.

Who is Scott Socha? Trump’s new National Parks nomination sparks backlash

Socha is a president at Delaware North, a company that once sued to claim trademark rights to the "Yosemite" name.
National Parks Conservation Association

Parks Group Responds to National Park Service Director Nomination

The Park Service Director must reverse course on the damage that’s been done to parks and park staff over the last year." - Theresa Pierno, NPCA's President and CEO ...

National Parks Service removes Pride flag from Stonewall after Trump order

The Pride flag is one of the world's most well-known emblems of LGBTQ+ rights.
Rocky Mountain PBS

More people are visiting national parks. Is there enough water to go around?

At parks with the highest risk for drought, and those planning for expensive upgrades to water systems, researchers can conduct field visits. So far, researchers have visited Bryce Canyon National ...