Since then, the U.S. government has been protecting vast swaths of the natural landscape by creating 61 national parks that keep conditions pristine and accessible to hikers and nature lovers.

These more remote U.S. parks, from Alaska to American Samoa, are kept well away from the bustling crowds. The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S ...

Yosemite National Park saw more than 4.1 million visitors in 2024, according to National Park Service data. It's among the top 10 most-visited national parks in the nation, USA TODAY reported.