“ Find a national park and come visit!” the annual event’s webpage encourages, pointing to the 433 “parks” across the ...

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

Olympic National Park is known as one of the quietest places in the U.S., and it's home to 1 million acres of rainforest.

Have you ever asked a national park ranger their origin story? Let me tell you mine. My journey, like that of so many other rangers, started with AmeriCorps, the impactful program that provides young ...

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 ...

After Sunday, there are four other free entrance days with NPS: June 19, for Juneteenth National Independence Day; August 4, honoring the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act; September 27, ...

Explore this wilderness area in Oklahoma, featuring endless recreational opportunities that rival the mighty Big Bend National Park.

Researchers at Oregon State University–Cascades have received a $2 million grant from the National Park Service to monitor ...

Budget changes mean that how you support the national parks—either in person or from afar—is more important than ever.

U.S. News Insider Tip: For the best free parking near the park, visit the garage ... about Hot Springs National Park is available on the National Park Service website.

The U.S. Forest Service is providing notice that it plans to reissue a final environmental review and draft decision on a contested transfer of land in Arizona that would clear the way for a massive ...