The National Park System is a big draw for traveling in the United States, both for residents and for attracting visitors ...

Ice Peaks was supposed to sprawl across Washington, from the Canadian border to Mount Adams. But politics got in the way.

U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to remain open and accessible ... Lisa Mascaro contributed to this report from Washington.

The National ... assist state and local governments with conservation issues, as well as regional administration of programs that transfer excess federal lands to communities for local parks.