There’s so much to love about our national parks! That’s why we’ve put together a national parks checklist and map you can use to keep track of the ones you’ve visited and make plans to see the ones ...

This stunning slice of Maine remained relatively unknown—until 19th-century artists spread its beauty far and wide.

The Beehive State performed well across the board, excelling in one key metric, “access to scenic byways,” where it ranked third, just behind California and Oregon. West Coast states might boast more ...

National parks play a vital economic role throughout the country. Some 325 million visitors spent an estimated $26.4 billion in local "gateway regions" in 2023 alone, according to NPS .

According to the National Park Service, parks received 331.9 million recreational visits in 2024, surpassing previous highs. The previous record was set in 2016 with 330,971,689 recreation visits.

“Since I work in national park advocacy, I would never want to say to people, ‘Don't go to [national] parks.’ But frankly, those state parks and communities offer great experiences, too.” ...

With federal layoffs forcing national parks to cut services, Pennsylvania’s own state parks experienced a significant surge in March campsite reservations — and the state’s Department of ...

At 71,000 acres, State Forest, Colorado’s largest state park, is only a fraction of the size of the 266,000-acre Rocky Mountain National Park. But this gem also sees a fraction of the crowds ...