THE 63 NATIONAL PARKS in the U.S.—what writer and environmentalist ... overall rankings due to their continuing struggles ...
The parks distinguish the backcountry from the more established hiking and camping areas. For example, Shenandoah National Park in Virginia boasts more than 196,000 acres of backcountry and ...
Large national parks, Lankford points out ... such as catastrophic overcrowding, aren't met with innovative solutions. A record 305 million people visited NPS sites in 2015 — more than attended ...
“While late May and early September are the most popular times to visit due to smaller crowds and mild temperatures, there ...