The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, which ones are the best for hiking? Kuru Footwear, perhaps fittingly, ...

Planning a road trip through Utah’s national parks sounds exciting until you sit down and realize how much ground there is to cover. While it might not look like much on a map, The Mighty 5 ...

Clearly, America’s national parks have been a golden goose. The question now is whether President Trump will gut them in his effort to slash federal spending.

Why It Matters The staffing crisis comes at a time when the country's many national parks are drawing record visitor levels. In 2024, the National Park Service reported a new high of more than 331 ...

Cuts to national parks would be “the worst idea we ever had” In 1983, author and historian Wallace Stegner wrote, “National parks are the best idea we ever had.

Amid funding cuts, non-profits rally to support national parks. Rocky Mountain Conservancy provides funding and volunteers for Rocky Mountain National Park amid "unprecedented times." ...

Several national parks say they’re preparing for crowds to ring in the unofficial start of summer within their boundaries. Zion National Park warned last week that visitors should expect heavy ...

Located in northern Montana on the border of Canada, Glacier National Park is one of the most popular U.S. national parks to visit in summer. With its glacier-capped peaks, aquamarine lakes, and ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park held onto its top spot, welcoming 12.19 million visitors, with Zion, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Rocky Mountain national parks rounding out the Top 5.

Drive the one-way, scenic 13-mile drive If you’re seeking a stint on wheels, rather than a trek on foot, the 13-mile one-way scenic drive is a gorgeous way to admire this park’s natural sights. You ...

IDEAS The treasure of democracy that Madeleine L’Engle discovered in America’s national parks Our protected wild spaces awakened something profound in the author of ‘A Wrinkle in Time ...

A list of targeted national parks will likely not be available until the president’s full budget comes out later this month. However, based on a review of the latest reliable budget data for each unit ...