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Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest active park ranger at 100 and a pioneer for women of color, has died at 104. She dedicated her life to sharing her experiences from WWII and breaking workplace barriers, leaving a lasting legacy in American history.
A Colorado park ranger, Callum Heskett, was charged after falsely claiming he was stabbed in Staunton State Park, leading to a large-scale emergency response that was later revealed to be an elaborate hoax, with authorities suspecting he stabbed himself.
A Colorado Parks and Wildlife ranger, Callum Heskett, was arrested for staging a false attack in Staunton State Park, which led to a large-scale manhunt and emergency response before authorities discovered the hoax and charged him with multiple offenses.
A Colorado park ranger, Callum Heskett, fabricated a story about being stabbed in Staunton State Park, conducted online research on abdominal injuries, and then stabbed himself, prompting a large police response; he was arrested on multiple charges including false reporting and tampering with evidence.
Jefferson County investigators revealed that the stabbing of Colorado park ranger Callum Heskett was a fabricated incident, with evidence including body camera footage and digital searches indicating it was an elaborate hoax. Heskett has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to false reporting and evidence tampering.
A Yosemite ranger was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag from El Capitan, leading to controversy over protest restrictions and First Amendment rights, with park officials also pursuing legal action against visitors and employees for demonstrations.
A Yosemite National Park ranger was fired after hanging a transgender pride flag from El Capitan, amid tightened protest restrictions and ongoing efforts to pursue legal action against visitors and employees for demonstrations, raising concerns about free speech and administrative retaliation.
A manhunt is underway after a wildlife ranger was stabbed and seriously injured at Staunton State Park in Colorado; the attacker, believed to be a targeted suspect, remains at large, prompting park evacuation and ongoing search efforts.
Due to excessive rainfall in California, Death Valley National Park is currently offering a rare opportunity for kayaking at Badwater Basin, the lowest point in North America. The temporary lake, informally known as Lake Manly, is about 6 miles long, 3 miles wide, and just 1 foot deep, providing a unique kayaking experience for visitors. Park rangers advise visitors to follow park rules and minimize their impact on the fragile desert environment, and to bring their own kayaks as the park does not have any available for rent. Additionally, the park is open for the annual Death Valley Dark Sky Festival from March 1 to March 3 for stargazing.
Jaylan Gray, who had to quit college to take care of his younger brother after their mother's death, received overwhelming support from viewers after their story was shared on CBS News. A non-profit organization called Katy Responds helped fix their home, and viewers pitched in to pay for Gray's college education to become a park ranger. Gray expressed gratitude for the random acts of kindness that helped turn their lives around.
A 57-year-old woman died while hiking in the Grand Canyon National Park after suffering from heat-related issues. She was attempting an eight-mile hike in a remote area of the park when she became unconscious. Park rangers strongly advise against hiking in extreme heat, as temperatures can reach over 120°F (49 °C) in exposed parts of the trail.