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National Parks
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025
The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.
December 31, 2024 06:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
Outdoor Adventure
19 U.S. National Parks You Can Visit for Free—Any Time of the Year
Of the 63 national parks in the United States, about a third are free to visit every day of the year.
October 3, 2024 04:16 PM
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Bailey Berg
Trending News
Can (and Should) You Still Travel to National Parks During the Government Shutdown?
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.
October 23, 2025 07:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
National Parks
16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year
These parks may not have the same international reputation as Yellowstone or the Grand Canyon, but that doesn’t make them any less spectacular.
May 29, 2026 06:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
National Parks
These New Activist-Led Trips Will Help Protect U.S. National Parks
In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.
August 14, 2025 11:40 AM
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Chloe Bergé
Outdoor Adventure
I’ve Hiked in More Than 100 European National Parks—These Are the Most Beautiful
Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.
December 18, 2024 02:47 PM
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Phoebe Smith
National Parks
7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas
Avoid the crowds at Canada’s busiest national parks by visiting these magnificent, practically empty alternatives, from coast to coast.
January 7, 2026 05:53 AM
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Nick Hilden
Travel Tips + Etiquette
U.S. National Parks Are at Risk Amid Staff Shortages and Budget Cuts. Here Are 6 Ways to Support Them
Budget changes mean that how you support the national parks—either in person or from afar—is more important than ever.
April 18, 2025 07:04 AM
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Bailey Berg
National Parks
10 Less-Crowded Alternatives to the Most Popular U.S. National Parks
With crowds overrunning the U.S.’s most popular national parks, head to these alternative parks, forests, and natural wonders instead.
April 23, 2025 03:04 AM
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Maggie Fuller
National Parks
This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests
You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.
February 27, 2026 03:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
National Parks
These Cooler, Less-Crowded National Parks Are Best in Summer
From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.
May 21, 2025 03:34 AM
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Chloe Arrojado
National Parks
9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience at Least Once
To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.
May 19, 2026 05:24 PM
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Matt Bell
National Parks
9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape
Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.
November 6, 2024 04:21 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
National Parks
Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter
See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.
May 4, 2026 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
Outdoor Adventure
8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train
From the Smokies to Hot Springs, celebrate the season with snowman scavenger hunts, sailing or skiing with Santa, and snowball competitions.
November 24, 2025 03:10 PM
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Matt Kirouac
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