Interior Secretary Doug Burgum last week ordered all national parks to “remain open and accessible.” The directive comes ...

An inverted U.S. flag, a symbol of distress, is seen near Upper Yosemite Fall during a national day of action against the ...

A new Trump administration mandate requires all national parks to remain open, even amid deep staffing cuts and operational ...

A country’s wealth, and it’s soul, can be measured in how it cares for its natural resources. It’s wildlife, vistas, streams and lakes.

Yosemite, like other popular national parks, has faced overcrowding concerns in recent summers. He said the general confusion and concerns around staffing, reservations, and access to parks could ...

Travelers are holding off or canceling trips to U.S. national parks amid uncertainty regarding staffing and park maintanence. Mario Tama/Getty After recent years of overcrowding, this summer might ...

Spring visits to the Smokies will be different this year. Areas are closed and program start dates are delayed amid federal ...

National parks also are under a $1 spending limit ... people heading to the Smokies should plan accordingly to avoid overcrowding. Visit early in the morning or in the evening, visitmysmokies.com ...