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After visiting 24 national parks in the U.S., contributing writer Latria Graham meditates on their complex legacy—and considers how we can enjoy them in a more responsible way.

High plains, granite formations, and forested trails invite hiking, biking, paddleboarding, and more in Wyoming.

Experience the rich musical heritage of the U.S. with a tour of these music collections and archives.

Thousands of permanent and seasonal National Park Service employees will not be on the job this summer. Park advocates are concerned that the labor cuts put the country’s public lands—and visitors’ experience within them—in jeopardy.

What could be more all-American than escaping your everyday routine and holing up in a cozy retreat by one of the country’s picturesque lakes?

Your guide to adrenaline-pumping, wildlife-filled, off-the-beaten-path experiences across all 50 states, plus Puerto Rico and Washington, D.C.

Get to know the American South on these top road trips. We’ve got one for every state, spotlighting Gulf Coast beaches and bayous to Civil Rights landmarks, mountain drives, music trails, and unforgettable food stops.

These road-trip itineraries through the heartland offer lakefront beaches, farm-fresh cuisine, and state parks filled with history and wildlife.

For the first time in more than 40 years, Amtrak is getting new long-haul train cars.

The National Park Service unveiled a revamped calendar for when Americans can enter the national parks for free in 2026, dropping Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth for Flag Day (also President Trump’s birthday) and Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday.

A change of scene is as good as a rest.

Explore bubbling volcanoes, primeval forests, and fantastical wildlife in the far east of Hokkaido.

Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.

Find peaceful escape in these underrated state parks, some of which are bigger than many national parks.

The truth about this unlikely natural phenomenon.