Here, we share a collection of photos that illustrate at least part of this complicated, sometimes conflicting, story. Visitation to national parks ... early spring when 66 parks shut their gates for ...

The striking image from the International Space Station captures the rain shadow effect, where a part of a mountain range is ...

As assistant to Lane in charge of the parks, he began a crusade to mold a haphazard collection of national ... Explore historical images of the national parks and the people who played a role ...

Great Smoky Mountains, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks are perennial favorites among travelers Smithsonian Photo Contest Galleries See images of special attractions across the country from ...

As a sickly young boy in New York City, Theodore Roosevelt learned taxidermy and started his own collection of ... Explore historical images of the national parks and the people who played a ...

Zion National Park in Utah was the second most visited national park in the country with 4,946,592 recreation visits in 2024. NPS America’s national parks protect a diverse array of landscapes ...