Lake Superior’s Isle Royale, an archipelago of 400 islands, is one of the least visited national parks. Here's why you should ...

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A National Park Service ranger conducts a walking tour in Shark Valley, part of the Everglades National Park, on April 17, ...

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Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you need to know before traveling to 10 popular parks.

A married couple from San Jose, California, was killed in a rockslide at Yosemite National Park on Tuesday, park officials ...

“ Find a national park and come visit!” the annual event’s webpage encourages, pointing to the 433 “parks” across the ...

While it may feel like the USA is teeming with people and urban sprawl, it’s also home to glorious stretches of wide open ...

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As the warm season approaches and snowmelt surges through Yosemite’s rivers and lakes, park officials this week urged visitors to think twice before stepping into the water. “As water levels rise, so ...