science fiction Fan films and the future of fantasy Ethan Gilsdorf

politics Police: "no reports" of JD Vance's imaginary pet bar-be-ques Jason Weisberger

News Ignoring a ranger, watch Yellowstone tourists get too close to a bear Jason Weisberger

Funny Gentleman propelled by his own flatulence in funny public prank Popkin

music "NPS Front Desk" showcases talented Rangers Jennifer Sandlin

JD Vance's immigration policy based on his viewing of 2002's "Gangs of New York" Ellsworth Toohey

outcasts RFK Jr. becomes official pariah after both Trump and Harris say nope Carla Sinclair

drugs "Meth-laced candy" anonymously donated to New Zealand charity Rob Beschizza

Hyperthermia Death Valley heat causes tourist to become confused — he drives off cliff and dies Carla Sinclair

national parks Farewell to a natural wonder: Utah's Double Arch unexpectedly collapses Mark Frauenfelder

crafts Crochet your way through our National Parks Jennifer Sandlin

mistakes BASE jumper plunges to death in Grand Canyon Rob Beschizza

"beach feet" Man suffers 3rd-degree burns on feet — after losing flip flops on hike in Death Valley Carla Sinclair

criminals Beware of robbers offering a hug Allan Rose Hill

book reviews Brittle Joints is a beautiful and harrowing graphic memoir about chronic pain Thom Dunn

extreme weather Motorcyclist riding through Death Valley dies from extreme heat Carla Sinclair

Tokyo $16 Tokyo hotel deal: clean sheets, free coffee, and a stranger in your room Mark Frauenfelder

Massachusetts 23 pairs of twins graduate from same middle school Natalie Dressed

brazil Remote Brazilian tribe gets internet, porn addiction Natalie Dressed

politics Klan leader's kid charts their journey from white nationalism to coming out as trans Rob Beschizza