Explore the wonders of America's most visited national parks! 🏞️ From breathtaking landscapes to bustling crowds, see what ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.

Trump and other conservatives have railed against what they see as inappropriate focus by national parks and other historical sites on America's history of enslavement, land theft and discrimination.

Here’s a look at some of the most popular US national parks visited by cruise ships in 2025, either directly or via shore excursions. Cruise travelers have been coming to Glacier Bay since the late ...

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As a lifelong Utahn, former National Park Service ranger and current lead of NPCA’s visitation program, I’ve thought a lot about parks over the years. And while my thoughts are as unique and varied as ...

In 2024, there were more than 331 million people who visited national parks and monuments in the U.S. Some of the states that had the most visitors include D.C., California and Virginia.