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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.

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

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

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.

A new Michelangelo: The Genesis of the Sistine exhibit, running through May 28, 2025, includes some works that have never been seen in the United States. Here’s how to access the Renaissance master’s pieces.

Why rough it? These hotels put you inside America’s most stunning landscapes without sacrificing creature comforts.

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

Located off the Southern California coast, Channel Islands National Park offers visitors miles of secluded trails, the chance to spot 145 endemic species of wildlife, and opportunities to learn about Indigenous history.

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

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

In 2021, Costa Rica made headlines when it committed to increasing protection for the waters surrounding Cocos Island National Park. In reality, things are far more complicated.

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

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

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

Nothing solves a bad case of cabin fever like a national park, and Canada is in good supply.