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

The national parks are hugely successful and supporting them may be one small way to help bring our deeply divided country ...

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all political persuasions.

The United States’ national parks have an inherent contradiction. They must be kept so people can visit and enjoy them while ...

After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and ...

The landmark Great American Outdoors Act funded more than 600 long-overdue repair projects in national parks. Continued ...

Grand Canyon National Park Placing fourth was the US’ most famous natural wonder, which garnered over 27.8 million visitors over the past six years, nearly all recreational.

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.

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.