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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.

As new entry fees for international travelers take effect at several of the country’s busiest parks, these destinations offer equally striking landscapes without the added costs.

With the right itinerary—and a strong cafecito or two running through your veins—you can fit in a bit of it all in Miami.

From Savannah, Georgia, to Birmingham, Alabama, immerse yourself in inspiring art collections at these hotels and then explore the thriving creative scene of each destination.

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.

Stay at a hotel housed in a historic building, picnic on an island, go dancing at an underground music hub, and more tips from local artist Tiff Massey.

The initiative represents the biggest expansion of California’s state parks system in decades.

A Miami resident shares go-to spots beyond South Beach, from Little River bistros to a botanical butterfly garden.

The U.S. National Park Service has announced the select dates in 2025 when you can enter the parks without paying a fee.

Avoid the crowds at Canada’s busiest national parks by visiting these magnificent, practically empty alternatives, from coast to coast.

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

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

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.