National Parks

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

turquoise water of Diablo lake surrounded by pine tree covered mountains in North Cascades National Park, Washington, USA
National Parks
How to Visit the National Parks for Free in 2025
December 31, 2024 06:30 AM
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Michelle Baran
Close-up of the sand-colored hoodoos of Kasha-Katuwe Tent Rocks National Monument
National Parks
One of New Mexico’s Most Beautiful National Monuments Has Reopened—After Being Closed for Years
December 4, 2024 02:05 PM
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Jacqueline Kehoe
The writer and her two kids look at sweeping views of Zion National Park from the Canyon Overlook Trail
Family Travel
We Took Our Kids on a Road Trip Through Utah’s Bryce and Zion National Parks—Here Are 6 Mistakes to Avoid
November 27, 2024 12:24 PM
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Michelle Baran
View of south rim of grand canyon with snow in foreground and on top of rocks
National Parks
Find a Winter Wonderland in These 6 Stunning National Parks
November 27, 2024 07:36 AM
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Melanie Haiken
Visit Pacific Rim National Park Reserve and you'll experience an ecosystem that interweaves the land and ocean.
National Parks
9 Canadian National Parks to Visit for a Beautiful Escape
November 6, 2024 04:21 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
Joshua trees with a large boulder in the background in Joshua Tree National Park
Trending News
The National Parks Just Got Their Largest Grant Ever—Here’s How It Will Improve the Visitor Experience
September 9, 2024 06:06 PM
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Bailey Berg
People walking out onto a viewing area atop dramatic cliff formations in Grand Canyon National Park with views of the striated canyon in the background
Trending News
Grand Canyon’s South Rim Hotels Closed Due to Waterline Problems
August 30, 2024 12:13 PM
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Bailey Berg
A view of water and a shoreline from out a window of a floating sauna in Lillesand, Norway
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a big blue sky with white clouds over a landscape of green prairie grass and a river at Valles Caldera National Preserve New Mexico
National Parks
Fall Travel Idea: The Southwestern City That’s a Gateway to Three National Parks
August 16, 2024 09:25 AM
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Billie Cohen
Bright red autumn trees at sunset reflecting in the water at Scarborough Marsh in Maine
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The Perfect Guide to Exploring Maine’s Natural Beauty, According to a Local
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Image of scorched trees in Jasper National Park
Trending News
Canada’s Jasper National Park Closed Indefinitely Amid Massive Wildfires
July 25, 2024 07:20 PM
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Bailey Berg
Railroad tracks run along a flat desert and dry grassy plain with mountains in the distance and a red-, orange- and yellow-tinted sky
Trending News
A New National Park Site in Marfa Shines a Light on the Texas Town’s Mexican American History
July 24, 2024 06:30 PM
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Bailey Berg
Smoke along Lake Diablo in North Cascades National Park in Washington State, a turquoise-blue lake surrounded by pine tree-covered mountains and hills
Trending News
As Wildfires Threaten National Parks, Here’s How to Stay Safe in the Great Outdoors
July 19, 2024 05:12 PM
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Bailey Berg
Starry sky over a canyon with shrubbery in the foreground
National Parks
9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 11, 2024 09:12 AM
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Anna Fiorentino
man in powered wheelchair on a paved path in the forest in the Great Smoky Mountains national park photo by Cory Lee.jpg
National Parks
National Parks Trails That Are Truly Accessible
July 10, 2024 10:14 AM
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Cory Lee
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Videos
We Sent a New York City Slicker to a Wyoming Dude Ranch [VIDEO]
June 27, 2024 01:39 PM
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Tiana Attride
Which Alaska National Parks Should You Visit?
National Parks
Alaska Has the Biggest National Parks and Some of the Least Visited. Here’s How to See Them All.
June 3, 2024 01:36 PM
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Bailey Berg
Aerial shot of a walled fort over blue water with turqouise patches
National Parks
Dry Tortugas Is One of the Least Visited—and Most Fascinating—National Parks in the U.S.
May 31, 2024 03:42 PM
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Terry Ward
A birds-eye view of the Baltic Sea and cliffs of the Jasmund National Park on Rügen Island, Germany.
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Experience Germany’s Maritime Past and Eco-Friendly Future at These UNESCO Sites
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A field of yellow flowers with trees and an elegant building in the background in Muskauer Park, Germany
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This Innovative European Capital Is Full of UNESCO Sites to Discover
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Tips For a Greener Trip to Aspen
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National Parks
These Underrated State Parks Are as Gorgeous as the Most Popular National Parks
May 20, 2024 09:03 PM
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Chloe Arrojado
A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park
National Parks
A First-Timer’s Guide to Banff National Park
May 13, 2024 06:49 PM
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Juliette Recompsat
View of a dome room at Clear Sky Resorts-Bryce Canyon, including a bed, sitting area and floor-to-ceiling windows
Hotel News + Openings
A New Glass Dome Resort Is Coming to Bryce Canyon National Park
April 22, 2024 05:46 PM
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Bailey Berg
A rugged coastline with rolling waves and grass-covered hills
National Parks
Women’s History Is About to Get a Bigger Spotlight in America’s National Park System
April 10, 2024 03:32 PM
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Jamie Davis Smith
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National Parks
Where to Find Yellowstone’s Captivating Wildlife, Indigenous Heritage, and Uncrowded Places
April 9, 2024 03:16 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Snowy mountain reflection by a river
National Parks
Why You Should Visit Grand Teton National Park in the Off-Season
April 8, 2024 07:48 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
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National Parks
How to Go Fossil Hunting in America’s Dinosaur Country
March 25, 2024 12:44 PM
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Nick Hilden
The Amache National Historic Site featuring an old barrack and guard tower
History + Culture
This Historic Site Is Now Officially Part of the U.S. National Park System
February 23, 2024 01:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
Sunset over Half Dome in Yosemite National Park in California
National Parks
These U.S. National Parks Are Requiring Reservations in 2024
December 27, 2023 10:00 AM
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Michelle Baran
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