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

I know it will probably come as no surprise that I love National Parks! Being a Park Ranger for almost 20 years I honestly ...

(Note: Some national parks mentioned on this ranking require reservations for timed entry. Plan ahead to ensure you can visit on your preferred date.) SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Considered ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

More than 15 million tourists from around the globe travel to California each year to visit its world-famous theme parks, ...

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.

Kick off the festivities with free entry on April 19, 2025 — plus enjoy events, themes, and fun ways to connect with nature ...

The three National Parks serve as a stopover for migrant waterfowl and are major breeding grounds for the Nile crocodile, hippopotamus and a variety of venomous snakes. The Koobi Fora deposits, rich ...

California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert.

April through June is when the 5,000+ elevation areas on mountain slopes start to see blooms. Desert mariposa, blackbush, beavertail cactus, and desert fiddleneck wildflowers begin blooming around ...