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Amazing Amphibians

Celebrate amphibians and learn more about these unique and important animals.
Air Quality Awareness Week

Celebrate Air Quality Awareness Week with us!
Amphibian Database Update

See how the updated species database will help boost amphibian conservation across the National Park Service.
Invasive American Bullfrogs

See how Inflation Reduction Act funds are being used to control invasive American Bullfrog species and promote native restoration.
Assessing Air Pollution's Impacts

See how air pollution affects the interconnected forests in the National Park Service.
Dragonfly Mercury Project

Learn more about the Dragonfly Mercury Project.
Conserve Birds at Home

You can help protect birds at home. Find out how.
Protecting Coral

See how the National Park Service is working to help protect corals from Stony Coral Tissue Loss Disease.
Marine Debris Bites!

NPS and NOAA Marine Debris Program are teaming up to tackle trash in coastal parks. Check out displays established in parks.
Ecosystem Adventures at Rocky Mountain

Join the education team at Rocky Mountain National Park as they lead elementary students on a great ecosystem adventure.
Whitebark Pine Restoration

Learn more about a project funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act to help restore whitebark pine trees.
Dragonfly Mercury Project

More than 7,000 volunteers have helped contribute to scientific research in with the Dragonfly Mercury Project. See how to get involved.
We love citizen scientists!

Without citizen scientists those big datasets that parks find so useful would be only a dream. Read how they contribute to science in parks.
Explore the Science of Dark Skies

Explore darks skies through the lens of Park Science Magazine.
Become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer!

Discover the night and become a Junior Ranger Night Explorer.
Protect Night Skies at Home

Find out how you can take simple steps at home to help reduce light pollution and protect dark skies.
Celebrate International Dark Sky Week!

Join the celebration of International Dark Sky Week and learn more about night skies in parks.
Protecting Old Growth Forests

In this Park Science Magazine story, read how scientists are working to protect national park forests in innovative ways.
Pollinators at Indiana Dunes

In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks), join the team at Indiana Dunes National Park as they keep an eye on pollinators.
The Ladies Save Redwoods

See how women in the 1900s banded together to help save what is now known as Muir Woods National Monument.
Collaboration Illustrated

See how scientists and national park interpreters bridged the gap between specialized scientific language and plain language with art.
Saving Eastern Forests

Too many deer allow for invasive plants to take over. See how parks are pushing back to save their forests.
Saving Hawaiian Forest Birds

See how scientists are fighting mosquitoes with, well, mosquitoes to help save imperiled Hawaiian forest birds.
How Invasive Species Spread

Find out how invasive species spread.
National Invasive Species Awareness Week

Celebrate National Invasive Species Awareness Week by learning more about invasive species and finding out how to stop their spread.
Wildland Fires & Drinking Water

Wildland fires could be putting your drinking water at risk. Find out how and see what we can do to protect them.
Studying Hydrology at Yellowstone

In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks), follow intern Abby at she studies the unique hydrology of Yellowstone National Park.
It's Volcano Week!

During Volcano Week discover the 91 volcanic parks with this master list.
Calling all Postdocs!

Apply for a Scientists in Parks Fellowship. Six Fellows will be selected to conduct science research for three years starting in Spring 2024
New Issue of Park Science Magazine!

The Winter 2023 issue of Park Science Magazine is here and it's packed full of stories of science in parks.
23 in 2023

As we reflect on 2023, take a look at this 23 in 2023 list, an Explore Nature year in review.
Two New National Natural Landmarks!

Two new National Natural Landmarks were designated in December 2023. Learn more.
Outside Science (inside parks) Curecanti

Follow intern Lucca and the water quality monitoring team at Curecanti National Recreation Area.
Biological Soil Crusts

Discover what biological soil crusts are and why they're so important in dry environments.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Projects

Learn more about current ecosystem restoration projects funded by Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds.
Help bats at home

Find out how you can take simple actions at home to protect bats
Bats are in Danger

Bats in North America are at risk from White-Nose Syndrome. Find out how and why we're helping them in this Park Science Magazine story.
20 reasons to appreciate bats

We love bats! During Bat Week check out this list of 20 reasons why we appreciate bats.
Celebrate Bat Week!

It's Bat Week! Find out how you can participate in Bat Week.
New Outside Science (inside parks)

Join the team at Chickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park as they uncover civil war artifacts.
Enjoy the View Like Jeremy White

Discover what makes this view of the night sky at Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument so special to scientist Jeremy White.
Conserve Water

Discover how you can conserve water when you visit parks and at home.
Learn about Geology

Learn about the colorful geology of Valles Caldera NPr and Bandelier NM.
National Fossil Day

Celebrate National Fossil Day (NFD) by digging into Park Paleontology news, the Junior Paleontologist program, NFD artwork, and more!
Rattlesnake Mothers

60 is all it takes to be captivated by this reclusive animal's motherly instincts.
Citizen Science & Visitor Impacts

At Rocky Mountain National Park, citizen science volunteers help measure visitor impacts in the park's vast wilderness areas.
Wilderness Benefits

How does wilderness benefit you? Find out!
What is federal wilderness?

We know the word "wilderness" has many meaning and associations. Find out what the term "federal wilderness" means.
New Episode!

In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) follow the team at Sleeping Bear Dunes NL as they monitor Great Lakes piping plover
Tick prevention in parks

Find out how employee surveys give clues to reducing tick-borne disease in this Park Science Magazine story.
Park Science Magazine - Summer '23 issue

The new Summer 2023 issue of Park Science Magazine is hot off the (virtual) presses! Take a look!
Help Pollinators in Your Backyard

Ready for your dose of vitamin bee? It's Pollinator Week! Find out how you can help pollinators in your own backyard.
Cave Critters

It's alive! Caves are teaming with life, discover some of the amazing cave critters that inhabit NPS caves.
Celebrate Cave Week!

It's the 6th annual Cave Week! Discover the wonders of the underground world.
June is National Ocean Month

During National Ocean Month find out how you can live blue every day!
Protecting Endangered Sea Turtles

With the threat of a new tumor-causing disease, protecting sea turtles is even harder. See what scientists are doing to help.
Dark Skies & Insect Conservation

Find out how dark sky parks like Tumacacori National Historical Park are essential for insect conservation.
Help Amphibians at Home

Simple actions you take at home can have far-reaching affects! Find out what you can do to help amphibians in your own backyard.
How We Monitor Smoke in Parks

Find out how we monitor smoke in parks and explore real-time data.
Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

See how we are making strides in restoring healthy ecosystems using creative, landscape-scale solutions.
Enjoy the View Like Us!

Discover how to "enjoy the view like us" as NPS employees share stories of their favorite views in parks.
Monitoring Night Skies

In this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) join a team of scientists as they monitor night sky quality in Carlsbad National Park.
Fossils + Volcanoes?

What do fossils and volcanoes have in common? Find out in The Curious Case of the Old Dog in the Sand, a Park Science Magazine article.
Celebrate Volcano Week!

Volcano Week is February 5-February 11. Join the celebration & discover the 90+ parks with volcanic features, including 33+ with volcanoes.
Outside Science (inside parks)

Check out the newest episode of Outside Science (inside parks) where we follow scientists who are using radar to preserve a historic church.
Birding By Sound

If you're joining the Christmas Bird Count or just birding on your own, remember that bird sounds often aid in sightings. Learn more.
New Issue of Park Science Magazine!

Catch up on the latest science news from national parks in Park Science Magazine with the new Winter 2022 issue.
A Year in Review

As we reflect on 2022, we offer you a list of 22 unforgettable moments of science and nature from 2022.
12 Days of NPS Christmas

We came up with our own take on the Twelve Days of Christmas with "a Joshua Tree at Sunset." Check it out!
Christmas Bird Count

The 123rd annual Audobon Christmas Bird Count begins on Dec. 14 and goes through Jan. 5. Find out how you can participate.
Explore Nature Holiday Postcards

Happy Owl-idays! Fleece Navidad! Season's Tweetings! Get into the holiday spirit with these nature inspired postcards.
Explore Mountains

The mountains are calling... Explore the mountain parks that inspire you.
Cultural Connections to Bears

Long before national parks were formed, bears were important to cultures around the world. Discover our cultural connections to bears.
Conserve Wildlife at Home

The NPS works hard to conserve wildlife in parks. You can help too! See how you can conserve wildlife at home.
22 in 2022

Check out our list of 22 things that we're thankful for in 2022 and the 22 ways you can give back and "say thanks."
Gathering Sweetgrass & Renewing the Past

Wabanaki ecologists and archeologists conducting sweetgrass harvesting research in Acadia are reframing narratives and reclaiming culture.
Alaska Subsistence

Subsistence in Alaska's national parks, monuments, and preserves is a way of life that has existed for thousands of years. Learn more.
Celebrate Our National Mammal!

Bison are more than just majestic "fluffy cows." They are a national icon and deeply rooted in Native American history and culture.
It's Bat Week!

Join the celebration and learn more about these fascinating flying mammals.
2022 State of the Birds

See bird population trends and read the full 2022 State of the Birds Report.
IDKT! Light Pollution

Find out how you can help migratory birds and nocturnal wildlife by reducing your light pollution.
Wilderness Character

The term "wilderness character" was first referenced in the 1964 Wilderness Act. The Act states that federal agencies, like the NPS, are res
7 Ways to Safely Watch Wildlife

Get some more "hot tips" on how to safely watch wildlife in parks and beyond.
How an Insect Became an NPS Superhero

Young people are vitally important to the National Park Service. Some park programs, like the Dragonfly Mercury Project, depend on them.
Buck Island's Corals Get Relief

See how a small army of volunteer divers and scientists are slowing the progress of one of the Caribbean’s most lethal coral diseases.
Restoring Traditional Peach Horticulture

A Navajo scientist’s desire to help her people took her on a journey to discover a fruit’s storied heritage—and reconnect with her own.
Great American Campout

Looking for a new recipe to try while camping? Browse through a collection of curated recipes created and shared by NPS staff.
Park Science (Summer 2022)

Catch up on the latest science news from national parks in the Summer 2022 issue of Park Science Magazine.
Protecting Western Monarchs

Western monarch butterfly counts are up from less than 2,000 last year to 250,000 this year! See how the NPS works to protect them.
Cave Week!

Celebrate cave week by discovering how caves are made, what parks have caves, and why people explore them.
Live Blue

Whether or not you live on the coast, the state of the ocean affects us all. Find out how you can help protect our oceans by living blue.
Young Sound Seekers

Take a listening journey through Canaveral National Seashore with these audio postcards produced by Young Sound Seekers.
National Bike Month

Check out this list of parks with biking opportunities.
Dare to Imagine: Erin Stahler

Read about Erin Stahler, Biological Science Technician for the Yellowstone Wolf Project
Piping Plovers at Fire Island

Watch this episode of Outside Science (inside parks) to learn how interns at Fire Island National Seashore help protect Piping Plovers.
Park Science: Winter 2021 Issue

Catch up on the latest science news from national parks in Park Science Magazine: Winter 2021 Issue!
Where Can I Hike Guide

Check out our guide to help find the perfect trail for you!
Cave Exploration

Why Do We Go Into Caves? To Explore!
Lava Tubes

Learn more about how lava tubes are formed and their cultural significance in Hawai'i.
Park Paleontology News

Check out the new discoveries and other news related to the world of paleontology and paleontological resources in parks.
California Condors

Learn more about the largest flying bird in North America.
Illuminating Engineering Society

Learn more about best practices for outdoor lighting that preserves night skies.
Hummingbird Flight

Learn more about hummingbird flight.
Telaquana Trail Route

Learn more about the history and stories of this ancestral Dena’ina Athabascan route.
Karst Landscapes

Learn more about karst landscapes and how they form.
Glaciers

Learn about different kinds of glaciers.
Wetlands

Learn more about these important ecosystems.
Animal Tracks

Can you guess the animal that made the tracks?
Wildlife Cams

See what’s happening at parks without leaving your home! Webcams allow you to get up close to wildlife without disturbing them.
Air Webcams

Explore park views from afar!
Aeolian (Dunes) Landforms

Learn more about aeolian landforms in parks.
Bison

Learn more about America's largest land mammal!
Recreate Responsibly

20 Ideas to Recreate Responsibly
Bobcats

Learn more about the bobcat!
How does snow form?

Learn how snowflakes form.
Winter Air Quality

Check out park air quality trends and conditions!
Night Skies

Explore Night Skies!
Mountains

Find Your Mountain Park!
Smart Wildlife Watching

Know the risks of getting too close to wild animals and how to avoid them.
Nature Benefits

Learn about the benefits of spending time in nature.
#OptOutside

Find 5 relaxing ways to #OptOutside.
Take a Hike

Find a trail that's right for you.

Last updated: May 7, 2024

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