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As the federal shutdown continues into its fourth week, travelers may be wondering whether the country’s national parks are open and if visiting puts undue strain on the treasured public lands. Here’s what to know.

Delta and United have unveiled new flights to West and northern Africa. These are the new routes—and we’ve shared what to do and where to stay when you get there.

The changes are part of a larger initiative aimed at prioritizing U.S. residents’ access to the national parks.

Budget changes mean that how you support the national parks—either in person or from afar—is more important than ever.

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.

The history- and nature-themed itineraries include Amtrak train rides, hotel accommodations, sightseeing tours, and activities in destinations along the coasts and in national parks, major cities, and historic sites.

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

The Mother Road cuts through some of the most dramatic landscapes in the U.S., filled with canyons, petroglyphs, lava flows, and lakes.

Experience April’s solar eclipse without the city crowds.

The root of the problem is congestion and air traffic control staffing, the carrier explains.

Chattanooga—once considered the dirtiest city in the USA—is the third place in the world to receive this designation, joining London and Adelaide, Australia.

Avoid the crowds of seven popular national parks and visit these state parks instead.

The Equal Justice Initiative, the nonprofit organization behind Montgomery’s National Memorial for Peace and Justice, is now opening the Elevation Convening Center and Hotel.

The policy change is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and comes days after the government submitted a proposal that would require some travelers to provide years of social media history.

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.