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.

For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week, which for 2025 will be held April 19-27, the park service is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments on Saturday, April 19.

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 ...

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. Need a break?

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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 ...

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 ...

For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week, which for 2025 will be held April 19-27, the park service is offering free admission to all its parks and monuments on Saturday, April 19. Related ...

After visiting all 63 US National Parks, my favorite, lesser-known recommendations include Gates of the Arctic, New River Gorge, and Big Bend.

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.

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 ...