National Parks

Get tips and ideas for visiting national parks, both in the U.S. or abroad.

A beautiful spring season at Jasna Lake in Kranjska Gora, Slovenia, Triglav National Park
National Parks
These 6 National Parks in Europe Have Glacial Lakes, Nearby Chalets, and Way Fewer Tourists
July 29, 2026 03:02 PM
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Hayley Domin
Bryce Canyon National Park
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This Is the Ultimate Road Trip Through Utah’s 5 Mighty National Parks
July 24, 2026 01:08 PM
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Kelly Bastone
A glassy lake with evergreen trees and snow-capped mountains in the background
Road Trips
Traverse 2 National Parks, Hike Across Glaciers, and Sip Craft Beer on This 7-Day Alaska Road Trip
July 13, 2026 12:57 PM
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Ashlea Halpern
Alaska, Denali National Park - Camp Denali Lodge
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This Is the Last Summer You Can Visit Denali National Park With Hardly Anyone Around
June 24, 2026 12:23 PM
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Alex Pulaski
Pacific Ocean Laps On Narrow Beaches of Anacapa Island in Channel Islands National Park
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16 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Really Should Visit This Year
May 29, 2026 06:03 PM
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Bailey Berg
Great Sand Dunes National Park
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7 Stunning National Parks and Monuments in Colorado Where You Can Climb Dunes, Spot Moose, and Go Stargazing
May 22, 2026 12:29 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Yosemite National Park
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9 U.S. National Park Adventures You Need to Experience at Least Once
May 19, 2026 05:24 PM
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Matt Bell
A hiker with walking poles heading under an arched rock formation in Sete Cidades National Park with trees around the trail
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A New 115-Mile Trail in Brazil Connects National Parks, Waterfalls, Caves, and Sandstone Rock Formations
May 14, 2026 05:38 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial view of Canada's Pacific Rim National Park Reserve with a dense forest lining a sandy beach and waves cresing in the water
Trending News
This Country Is Offering Free National Park Access All Summer—and These Are the Ones You Should Visit
May 11, 2026 06:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Glacier National Park - Fireweed Blooms along Going-to-the-Sun Road
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Spring Isn’t the Only Time for Wildflowers—These 7 U.S. National Parks Bloom in Summer, Fall, and Winter
May 4, 2026 12:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
Desert View Watchtower, Grand Canyon
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The Complete Guide to Visiting the Grand Canyon, From the Best Views to Waterfalls and Tribal Experiences
April 28, 2026 06:33 PM
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Melanie Haiken
A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri
A two-bedroom tented pavilion at Camp Sarika at Amangiri
Hotels We Love
Visiting a National Park, but Don’t Want to Rough It? Book a Room at One of These Dreamy Hotels
April 23, 2026 04:45 PM
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Bailey Berg
A canvas tent with wooden stairs, surrounded by trees
Hotel News + Openings
Under Canvas Opens Its First California Camp Near Yosemite National Park
April 16, 2026 01:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Breathtaking scenic aerial view of Doubtful Lake from Sahale Arm on the Cascade Pass Trail in North Cascades National Park.
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11 Underrated, Crowd-Free U.S. National Parks to Visit in 2026 With No Foreign Visitor Fees
March 23, 2026 02:28 PM
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Emily Pennington
Spirit Island, Maligne Lake, Jasper National Park, Alberta
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An Essential Guide to Jasper National Park—Where Glacial Lakes and Hot Springs Are Calling
March 20, 2026 02:30 PM
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Juliette Recompsat
Lookout-Studio
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7 Incredible “Parkitechture” Spots in National Parks Across the U.S.
March 2, 2026 04:41 PM
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Emily Pennington
National Park of American Samoa, Tutuila island, American Samoa, South Pacific
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This Remote U.S. National Park Is Home to Bats, Beaches, and Tropical Rainforests
February 27, 2026 03:02 PM
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Maggie Fuller
Yosemite Falls at Yosemite National Park with granite cliffs and pine trees all around
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Yosemite, Arches, and Glacier National Parks Have All Changed Their Entry Requirements for 2026
February 19, 2026 06:02 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial of Zion's Red Rock Formations and Springdale Community
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These Gateway Towns Might Be Cooler Than the National Parks Next Door
February 4, 2026 12:05 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.
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The Grand Canyon Gets 5 Million Visitors. These 10 Arizona Parks Offer Pueblos, Hoodoos, and Fewer Crowds
February 3, 2026 06:30 AM
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Melanie Haiken
Wide angle view of the flowing sulfurous water at the hot water field (Yubatake) at Kusatsu Onsen hot spring resort in Gunma, Japan, on a cloudy day.
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This National Park in Japan Has Hundreds of Hot Spring Pools and the Country’s Most Popular Onsen
January 30, 2026 03:17 PM
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Yukari Sakamoto
Left: Boca Chita Lighthouse Biscayne National Park; right: EVERGLADES, USA - NOVEMBER 30, 2013: group of international tourists leaving from the airboat pier. The Everglades are a natural region of wetlands in the southern portion of the US state of Florida.
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Which Florida National Park Fits You Better? Everglades Versus Biscayne
January 23, 2026 06:19 PM
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Jesse Scott
A waterfall that appears to be on fire because of the angle at which it's illuminated by the sun.
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Yosemite’s Rare “Firefall” Only Happens Once a Year—Here’s What to Know About This Thrilling Phenomenon
January 21, 2026 01:24 PM
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Lyndsey Matthews
The sun shining over a wooden walking path along an oceanfront cliff
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7 Less-Crowded Canadian National Parks for Backcountry Skiing, Rainforest Hikes, and Stunning Ocean Vistas
January 7, 2026 05:53 AM
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Nick Hilden
Bahamas_Seahorses_IMG_4197_credit The Cove.jpg
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A New National Park in the Caribbean Is Home to the Most Rare Seahorses in the World
December 11, 2025 03:29 PM
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Vanita Salisbury
Large numbers of orange- and rust-colored hoodoos in Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah blanketed in snow
Trending News
The 2026 National Park Free Days See MLK and Juneteenth Swapped Out for Flag Day and Other Holidays
December 10, 2025 01:11 PM
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Bailey Berg
Left: Zion National Park; right: Arches National Park
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Zion Versus Arches: How to Choose Between Utah’s Mighty National Parks
December 4, 2025 02:51 PM
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Francesca Krempa
A lit-up glamping tent beneath a night sky with the milky way visible
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Upgrade Your National Park Getaway With These 8 Gorgeous Glamping Escapes
December 4, 2025 08:28 AM
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Brooke Vaughan
Jagged mountain peaks in Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming with a reflecting pool of water in the foreground and pine trees bordering the image
Trending News
Foreign Visitors Will Need to Pay Much More to Enter the Most Popular U.S. National Parks in 2026
December 2, 2025 06:37 PM
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Bailey Berg
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Outdoor Adventure
8 Festive National Parks for the Holidays, From Carols in a Cave to a First-Class Polar Express Train
November 24, 2025 03:10 PM
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Matt Kirouac
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