Visitors can use the free National Park Service app to download park-specific information and maps before their visit, in case they lose cell reception in the parks. Guidebooks are another ...

Prepare to be left in awe at the sight of the stunning landscapes across the west coast. Most Americans don’t know of the ...

Beyond April 19, additional fee-free days are scheduled for later in the year, including June 19 (Juneteenth), August 4 ...

Travelers who heard about National Park Service layoffs in February may have reconsidered visits, but here’s what to know ahead of National Park Week.

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

Why do some national parks charge an entrance fee? While you will be able to get into the parks without paying an entrance fee, NPS notes you may still need to pay a timed entry or reservation fee.

These national park employees were tasked with maintaining and cleaning parks, as well as educating visitors and performing other functions within the parks. Advocates of the National Park Service ...