The Park Service calls them all parks even though only 63 have national park in their name, like Acadia and Zion. Here are the biggest takeaways from the new data.

According to the National Park Service, the theme for 2025 is "National Park Playlist," which invites visitors to explore musical connections to America's parks and history. The celebration also ...

National Park Week starts April 19 with free admission to all national parks. Concerns exist regarding the impact of National Park Service layoffs on park experiences. Despite staffing challenges ...

Note there are special national park events all week long, so take a look online to see what’s available. And enjoy! Learn more: nps.gov Originally Published: April 8, 2025 at 8:24 AM PDT ...

From Acadia to Zion, the U.S. has some pretty majestic national parks. Here’s one fun fact about every single one—plus a map so you can see where they all are.

According to the National Park Service, parks received 331.9 million recreational visits in 2024, surpassing previous highs. The previous record was set in 2016 with 330,971,689 recreation visits.

I've been to all 63 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick. I think parks like Congaree, Petrified Forest, and Channel Islands are best suited for a day trip.

The year 2024 was record-breaking for the National Park Service, with about 331.9 million recreational visits, a nearly 2% increase from the previous year and surpassing the previous all-time high ...

As part of National Park Week, all national parks that typically charge entrance fees will waive them on April 19, 2025, providing a free day for the public to explore and connect with these ...

Yes. "National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer vacations or ...