I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include Grand Teton and Acadia.

Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...

April through June is when the 5,000+ elevation areas on mountain slopes start to see blooms. Desert mariposa, blackbush, ...

National Park Week starts April 19 with free admission to all national parks. Concerns exist regarding the impact of National Park Service layoffs on park experiences. Despite staffing challenges ...

They're pretty much always busy building ... a male Dall Sheep's age by horn growth rings called annuli. Our National Parks also include a stunning range of sea life. The Garibaldi Damselfish ...

(NEXSTAR) — Of the more than 400 sites overseen by the National Park Service, slightly more than 100 charge an entrance fee. For one day this weekend, none of those parks will require you to pay ...

Peak season in many US national parks has begun. Families heading outdoors during spring break are arriving by the carload to enjoy hiking, admire wildlife, learn about history and nature and ...