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

You may be the only traveler in sight at the National Park of American Samoa.

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.

Short coastal stretches, long drives through the desert, and gorgeous natural scenery for hundreds of miles

See petals all year long across the states, from Washington to Tennessee.

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

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

The best way to explore the country’s wilderness in winter? Fat biking.

Summer’s intense heat is changing the National Park Service’s approach to entry rules at this otherworldly Utah “Mighty Five” national park, opening up some last-minute late-summer travel opportunities for canyon country lovers.

It will absorb two neighboring parks, which will add 150 acres to the area and more connecting trails and overlooks.

In the wake of budget cuts, one travel company has launched environmental advocacy trips to the Grand Canyon, Zion, and Yellowstone.

From Alaska to Maine, here’s where to swim, hike, and camp all summer long.

The popular park’s reservation system had been in limbo, but the National Park Service has unveiled details for the 2025 season, and all bookings will open on May 6—so mark your calendars.

Glaciers, volcanoes, wildlife-rich wetlands, and Stone Age calendars: These are among the wonders you can find in Europe’s national parks.

To escape the crowds and get to the essence of the United States’ magnificent natural treasures, embark on one of these special outdoor expeditions.