From dramatic canyons to the glaciers of the Pacific West, here are the best national parks in the U.S. in 2025.

Experts have ranked the 10 most popular National Parks and the quietest times to visit each one —based on analysis of visitor data from the National Park Service from 2019 to 2024.

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep tourists from getting to you at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most popular national park in the US, with 140.9 million visitors over the past six ...

In this Aug. 4, 2016, file photo, hikers descend a ridge inside Rocky Mountain National Park, near Estes Park, Colo.© Brennan Linsley What are the best national parks for hiking?© Ben Gray ...

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.

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.

Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week, placing California destinations in both the first- and second-place positions.

Driving to and through the most popular U.S. national parks can be a hassle—from parking to long lines at the entrance gates. For many parks, train travel may be the stress-free answer for ...

The best off-peak months are November and December, which boast an average of 21,972 and 31,311 recreational visitors respectively, followed closely by March, with an average of 32,554.

Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best Swimming Holes in Our National Parks" last week, placing California destinations in both the first- and second-place positions.