I’ve developed a love affair with America’s national parks. I’ve explored more than half of them through solo backpacking ...

T he United States has 63 national parks, many of which are also among the nation's top tourist attractions. But as large natural preserves, these parks also often present certain dangers to visitors.

I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

Yes. "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 vacations or ...

As peak season in many US national parks begins, families heading outdoors during spring break might need to pack their patience and come extra-prepared as chaos over firings and hirings continues ...

A new report shows the 10 national parks that have the most affordable flights, with the top-ranked park costing an average of just $138 for a round-trip ticket. Skip to content Travel + Leisure ...

Cuts to national parks would be “the worst idea we ever had” In 1983, author and historian Wallace Stegner wrote, “National parks are the best idea we ever had.Absolutely American ...

The weather is finally warming up across the country, which means it's time to get outdoors. There’s really no better way to do that than exploring one of the 63 national parks in the U.S. This ...

These 10 parks are the superstars of the system, but they offer just a glimpse of the variety to be found in the 429 park units (including 63 national parks) of the NPS. 10. Glacier National Park ...