Destinations are diverse — ranging from Denali, backcountry lodges, bear and wildlife viewing areas, glacier landings, wilderness fishing spots and national parks.

Visitors to U.S. national parks may be tempted to buy an America the Beautiful yearly pass, but just avoid this mistake when ...

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

Just show up. "National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer ...

Parts of Alaska are warming up to four times faster than most of the rest of the world. That's forcing tough choices for ...

Join "Ranger of the Lost Art" Doug Leen for a virtual book talk about preserving the lost 1930s art of America's National Parks!

Some of Alaska’s early roadhouses continue to welcome travelers with a bowl of soup and a warm fire, while others stand as ...

There has been a yearning for more Native American representation that isn’t rooted in trauma but instead showcases a modern ...

This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Anita Baca, highlights some of the most compelling images worldwide published by The Associated Press in the past week.

The U.S. Coast Guard’s quest to buy a new fleet of icebreakers has drawn interest from both domestic and international ...