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“The flag was still there.” Long before it flew at ballgames and front porches across America, the flag flying over Fort...
06/14/2026

“The flag was still there.”

Long before it flew at ballgames and front porches across America, the flag flying over Fort McHenry National Monument & Historic Shrine became a symbol of survival during the War of 1812.

After enduring hours of British bombardment, the fort’s enormous flag remained standing at sunrise, inspiring “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

This Flag Day, we honor the history, sacrifice, and stories behind the stars and stripes. 🇺🇸

Photos of the Great Garrison Flag by NPS

06/14/2026

Start spreadin' the news... 🏆🏀

Congratulations, New York!

As summer nears, Grand Teton National Park bursts into color. It's a good reminder to pause, breathe deep, and take in t...
06/13/2026

As summer nears, Grand Teton National Park bursts into color. It's a good reminder to pause, breathe deep, and take in the beauty all around us.

Photo by John Tobiason / NPS

🇺🇸 Soaring ⚽️That was so much fun! Go U.S. Soccer Men's National Team!
06/13/2026

🇺🇸 Soaring ⚽️

That was so much fun! Go U.S. Soccer Men's National Team!

One nation. One team. 🇺🇸Good luck, Team USA! ⚽
06/12/2026

One nation. One team. 🇺🇸

Good luck, Team USA! ⚽

Two juvenile mountain bluebirds are enjoying a sunny afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. ☀️ These po...
06/11/2026

Two juvenile mountain bluebirds are enjoying a sunny afternoon at Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado. ☀️

These powder-blue birds add delightful songs and exquisite beauty to the landscapes of the continent's western half, including the Rocky Mountains.

Photo by A. Schonlau / NPS

06/11/2026
These turtles weren't just numbers. They were native wildlife, stolen from our American landscapes and packed away in br...
06/11/2026

These turtles weren't just numbers. They were native wildlife, stolen from our American landscapes and packed away in brutal conditions.

A federal judge recently sentenced Wei Qiang Lin to two years in prison for smuggling hundreds of turtles to Hong Kong. Investigators found turtles bound and taped inside knotted socks and hidden inside packages that were falsely labeled as toys.

The illegal wildlife trade is one of the greatest threats facing many of our native turtle species. For many North American turtles, replacing just one adult removed from the wild can take decades.

Most turtles don't reach reproductive age until they're 10 to 20 years old. Although a female may lay hundreds of eggs over her lifetime, only a tiny fraction of hatchlings survives to adulthood. So, when an adult turtle is taken from the wild, you're not just setting a population back a year. You're setting it back a generation.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Office of Law Enforcement and our federal law enforcement partners are actively investigating wildlife crimes and dismantling trafficking networks. This conviction sends a clear message: if you traffic America's wildlife, our law enforcement officers will find you, build the case, and bring you to justice.

Photo of smuggled turtles in socks by USFWS

06/10/2026

You could say they nailed it. (And also sanded it, painted it, and rebuilt it.)

National Park Service staff from around the country have been working hard to make the nation’s capital safe and beautiful. Their work may happen behind the scenes, but the results are on display every day in the shared spaces that help to tell our nation’s story.

Over 1,000 benches have been fixed or newly installed across our nation’s capital. At Dupont Circle alone, we’ve replaced and painted more than 10,000 feet of wood slats and repaired worn concrete legs to withstand weather and daily use.

Thank you to the carpenters, masons, maintenance workers, preservation specialists, engineers, landscape architects and all NPS employees whose work keeps the American story alive. As we celebrate 250 years of independence, their dedication ensures our heritage endures. 🇺🇸

See more of our work here: https://www.nps.gov/locations/dc/making-dc-safe-and-beautiful.htm

Not all conservation heroes carry binoculars. Some carry tackle boxes. 🎣As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Wee...
06/10/2026

Not all conservation heroes carry binoculars. Some carry tackle boxes. 🎣

As we celebrate National Fishing and Boating Week, it's worth recognizing the anglers and boaters who have helped fund conservation for generations.

Since 1950, the Sport Fish Restoration Program has generated more than $12 billion for fish conservation, habitat restoration, boating access, and aquatic education across the country. Supported by purchases made by anglers and boaters, these investments help conserve America's fisheries while connecting more people to the outdoors.

Thanks to the support of anglers and boaters, conservation projects across the country are helping ensure healthy fisheries and better access to America's waters.

Photo in Grand Teton National Park by Peter Mangolds

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