Will Higher Fees For Foreign Visitors Help Or Hurt America’s National Parks?

The U.S. National Park Service will raise the annual pass price for foreign visitors from $80 to $250 in 2026, sparking debate about whether higher fees will protect national parks or limit global access to nature. This article explores both sides of the issue and invites the EcoServants community to share their thoughts.

SS United States: From Historic Ocean Liner to the World’s Largest Artificial Reef

The SS United States, once the fastest ocean liner to cross the Atlantic, is embarking on its final voyage to become the world’s largest artificial reef off the coast of Florida. After decades docked in Philadelphia, this historic vessel is being transported to Mobile, Alabama, for preparation before its transformation into a marine sanctuary. A […]

The Global Poaching Crisis: Protecting Our Planet’s Endangered Wildlife

Poaching is a global crisis that poses one of the most significant threats to biodiversity. Driven by demand for animal products in luxury markets, traditional medicine, and the exotic pet trade, poaching has put countless species at risk of extinction. This illegal wildlife trade impacts animals across every continent, from elephants and rhinos in Africa […]