Saturday, April 19, 2025, was the first day of National Park Week, an annual celebration of America’s 433 national parks. Admission to all parks was free that day, and many of the parks have ...

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone National Park was established as the first national park in the United States and in the world, heralding an era of protecting and preserving not only the unique ...

It's magical to witness the majestic alpenglow on Glacier National Park's mountain peaks as the sun rises. It's also your best chance to see wildlife before the road becomes too busy.

For more than 100 years, the National Park Service has managed millions of acres solely for the "enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations." Today, 63 designated national ...

A lack of staffing at Yosemite National Park, and the decision to open campgrounds, has raised the prospect of existing staff being unable to maintain restrooms as visitors head to the park for some R ...

Chattanooga Parks and Outdoors celebrated the city being named the first National Park City in North America. The "National Park City Party" featured a free concert, dancing and celebrations ...

Those distant summits are the Olympic Mountains, the towering heart of Olympic National Park. Encompassing nearly a million acres on Washington’s Olympic Peninsula, Olympic National Park is ...