Kishida delights Washington with promise of 250 cherry trees as independence gift
Fumio Kishida referred to work the US National Park Service is undertaking to spruce up the Tidal Basin, an area of parkland in Washington.
Fri Apr 12 2024
As California fire nears, crews protect world's largest tree in special wrap
In a desperate effort to save the towering specimens, the crew is wrapping the bases of some giant sequoias in fire-resistant coverings.
Sat Sep 18 2021
US closing landmarks, announces vehicle checks in Washington for inauguration
The National Park Service said Friday it was immediately closing the National Mall and iconic US landmarks in Washington.
Sat Jan 16 2021
South Korean hiker turns trash into art with 'don't drop litter' message
Clean Hikers, a group dedicated to picking up trash from there and the country's other mountain parks and turning it into art.
Tue Nov 24 2020
Colorado wildfire jumps U.S. Continental Divide, threatens mountain towns
The flames which have spread into Rocky Mountain National Park, prompted the National Park Service to close the entire 415 square-mile.
Fri Oct 23 2020
Cold snap whacks Washington's famed cherry blossoms
Damaged blooms could cut into the tens of thousands of tourists who flock to enjoy the pink-and-white trees that make Washington's Cherry Blossom Festival one of the biggest U.S. springtime parties.
Thu Mar 16 2017