A man suspected of arson in the devastating Line Fire in California was arrested by the San Bernardino Sheriff's Department. Police announced Tuesday, September 10, that Justin Wayne Halstenberg, 34, of Norco, CA, was located and arrested. He is being held on $80,000 bail. Halstenberg is accused of starting the fire in Highland City on … Read more
Rangers at Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico recently had to deal with the aftermath of a tourist dropping a bag of Cheetos into a cavern—upending the cave's entire ecosystem. Park officials posted a statement on Facebook last Friday explaining the unfortunate situation. “We at Carlsbad Caverns are so blessed to be able to … Read more
Death Valley National Park experienced its hottest meteorological summer (June-August) on official record, surpassing the highest temperatures recorded several years ago. According to a press release from the park, Death Valley saw an “average 24-hour temperature of 104.5°F (40.3°C).” The previous record was 104.2°F (40.1°C), recorded in 2021 and 2018. This record includes the warmest … Read more
While conservation often runs counter to economic interests, it should come as no surprise to outdoor enthusiasts that our nation’s National Parks are economic engines in their own right. And while a park’s value goes far beyond the tourist dollars it generates, some certainly demand top dollar from visitors. According to 2023 National Park Visitor … Read more
The lead singer of a Los Angeles-based hardcore band is on trial for allegedly engaging in a bizarre crime wave in Yosemite. According to records reviewed by the Mariposa County Sheriff's Office Law and CrimeAnthony Mehlhaff, 40, is charged with a series of crimes including kidnapping, reckless driving on the highway, grand theft auto, burglary, … Read more
German tourists have been charged by authorities after they admitted to damaging property and structures in Joshua Tree National Park, according to a press release and a report from the National Parks Service (NPS). New York Times. A park ranger discovered “fresh yellow paintball spatter on structures and signs” while on patrol in the early … Read more
Park rangers are asking for the public's help in identifying three shirtless hikers accused of trespassing on federally protected land, the National Park Service (NPS) said in a statement. At 11:06 a.m. on July 24, authorities in Maine received a call about two men and a woman, all shirtless, seen on Precipice Road in Acadia … Read more