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Big Bend National Park in southern Texas is an excellent destination for families looking to spend time together "off the grid." The park is vast, rugged, and remote, spanning more than 800,000 ...

One of the most remote US national parks is so far off the grid, the only way in is to fly, or hike for miles — and once you're upclose with the 8.4 million-acre Gates of the Arctic National ...

Intrepid Travel is launching activist-led trips to U.S. National Parks in response to proposed budget cuts. The trips aim to educate travelers about park challenges and empower them to advocate ...

I visited all 63 major US national parks and have found that some are best for first-time travelers. Great Smoky Mountains and Death Valley have scenic overlooks that are accessible by car.

How to get a free national park pass No special passes are needed for free park entry on April 19, the first day of National Park Week. Just show up. At other times of year, certain groups are ...

As peak season in many US national parks begins, families heading outdoors during spring break might need to pack their patience and come extra-prepared as chaos over firings and hirings continues ...

More than 330 million visitors explored national parks last year - a new record number. Parking is often at a premium in many of the most popular parks, and bikes are a smart way to skip the ...

"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 other ...