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Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active National Park Service ranger who shared her experiences of life during WWII and was a trailblazer for Black Americans, has died at age 104. She served at Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park, educating visitors and inspiring many, including President Obama. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and a lasting legacy, including a school named in her honor.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest National Park Service ranger in the U.S. and a prominent figure in sharing diverse stories of women during WWII, has died at 104. She was celebrated for her contributions to history and her community service, including her work as a city council member and her efforts to highlight untold stories of the past.
Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest U.S. park ranger and a pioneering advocate for Black and women's history, passed away at 104. Her life was marked by resilience, activism, and storytelling, from surviving the Great Mississippi Flood to working in segregated industries, founding a Black-owned record store, and dedicating her later years to preserving overlooked histories at the Rosie the Riveter/WWII Home Front National Historical Park. Her legacy includes numerous honors, a memoir, and a school named in her honor, inspiring ongoing conversations about justice and inclusion.
Trump officials are considering significant changes at Alcatraz, while the Presidio benefits from a successful public-private partnership model that supports its maintenance and operations, contrasting with the broader challenges faced by the National Park Service under the current administration, which has seen a substantial reduction in staff.
Three hikers, including a father and daughter from Wisconsin, died in suspected heat-related incidents in Utah's state and national parks over the weekend. The pair got lost and ran out of water in Canyonlands National Park, while a 30-year-old woman was found dead in Snow Canyon State Park. Authorities are investigating these deaths as heat-related and caution visitors about the dangers of hiking in extreme temperatures.
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison in Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space and lifted the woman about a foot off the ground. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wild animals, as bison can be particularly dangerous when defending their territory. The incident is under investigation, and the woman's current condition is unknown.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake, and the woman was airlifted to Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. The National Park Service emphasized the importance of maintaining a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison are unpredictable and can defend their space when threatened.
An 83-year-old woman was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park while the animal was "defending its space." The incident occurred near the Storm Point Trail at Yellowstone Lake. Park officials urge visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife, noting that bison have injured more people in Yellowstone than any other animal. The woman was transported to a medical facility for treatment, and an investigation is ongoing.
An 83-year-old woman from South Carolina was seriously injured after being gored by a bison at Yellowstone National Park. The bison was defending its space when it lifted the woman off the ground with its horns. She was transported to a medical center for treatment. The National Park Service advises visitors to maintain a safe distance from wildlife.
One climber died and another was rescued after being stranded with hypothermia near the peak of Denali, North America's tallest mountain. The climbers, part of a three-person team, had been stranded at 19,600 feet since Wednesday. Rescue efforts were hampered by high winds and clouds, but a successful rescue was made on Friday morning. The identities of the climbers have not been released.
Senator Dan Sullivan of Alaska has demanded an explanation from the National Park Service after officials at Denali National Park allegedly instructed a construction crew to remove an American flag from their vehicle just before Memorial Day weekend. The incident, reported by a local conservative publication, has sparked outrage and a planned protest convoy by Alaska residents. Fox News Digital has not independently verified the report, and the National Park Service has yet to comment.
Senator Dan Sullivan criticized Denali National Park officials for allegedly instructing construction crews to remove an American flag from a vehicle, calling it an outrage before Memorial Day. The National Park Service denied the claim, stating no such order was given and that flags are welcome in the park. Sullivan's office maintains the complaint came from a constituent, and the senator is seeking further details. The incident led to a protest convoy organized by Alaska residents.
Two tourists were caught on video destroying ancient rock formations at Lake Mead in Nevada, prompting outrage and a search for the suspects. The National Park Service is seeking information on the vandals, who face potential jail time and fines for their actions. The incident has sparked widespread condemnation and calls for strict penalties, with concerns raised about the impact on the natural environment and the safety of others.
Park rangers at Lake Mead National Recreation Area are seeking the public's help to identify two men caught on video vandalizing natural rock formations near the Redstone Dunes Trail, with the incident described as "appalling" and "disgusting" by a park spokesperson. The rocks, formed from 140-million-year-old desert dunes, were pushed off a cliff, and the National Park Service is urging anyone with information to come forward.
The National Park Service is seeking the public's help to identify two men captured on video toppling an ancient rock formation at Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada. The incident, which occurred on the Redstone Trail, has sparked outrage, with park officials urging anyone with information to contact the authorities. Vandalism in national parks is unfortunately common, but the deliberate destruction of ancient natural formations has drawn widespread condemnation and calls for accountability.