Republican leaders in Congress need to work with their Democrats to end the shutdown and resume full operations at Yosemite, ...

National Park Service announces BASE jumping convictions in Yosemite as law enforcement continues operations during government shutdown with full ranger staffing.

The convictions were for jumps that predate the federal shutdown, during which BASE jumpers have become more brazen in their ...

Discuss with students some uses for parachutes (to slow down human descent, to drop supplies and other materials into war zones, to slow down vehicles such as the space shuttle and the rovers). Ask ...

First, print the parachute template at the bottom of this story or draw a large square on a piece of newspaper. 1. Color your parachute. 2. Cut it out. 3. Tape a piece of string to each inside corner.

If you throw an egg up into the air, chances are it will come back down and make a big mess. Parachutes help slow down a falling object to give it a soft landing. They are a great way to give a ...

MANCHESTER, Tenn. — A multi-colored parachute billows in the breeze at Bonnaroo. The flowing fabric spans 45 feet in diameter and is hoisted by anyone who wants to join the fun. The Parachute People ...

<B>Reading activities and parachute games planned for children</B> Parents and caregivers can participate interactive reading activities with their children at “Read-Learn-Grow” on May 12 at 10:30 a.m ...