National Parks

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

a green waterway snakes between orange-hued cliffs that make up Marble Canyon in Arizona
National Parks
The U.S. Just Got a New National Monument Near the Grand Canyon—Here’s What to Know
August 09, 2023 04:04 PM
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Bailey Berg
An Airstream trailer at AutoCamp Zion with a low desert mesa in the background and tree in the midground. A wood fence is behind the trailer and there is a outdoor dining area and fire pit to the left of it.
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There’s a New Place to Glamp Near Zion National Park—Here’s What It’s Like
July 31, 2023 06:35 PM
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Jessie Beck
Emmett Till's status was erected in Mississippi more than 60 years after his murder.
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A New National Monument Has Been Named, Protecting a Civil Rights Legacy
July 26, 2023 03:52 PM
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Bailey Berg
Father and Children Exploring Desert Landscape
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Top 10 U.S. National Parks to Visit With Kids
July 21, 2023 01:23 PM
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Tanvi Chheda
Light blue tent underneath the night sky of Death Valley National Park
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9 Incredible U.S. National Parks for Stargazing
July 16, 2023 01:58 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
a bear stands on the lip of a waterfall in Katmai National Park
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Inside the Least-Visited National Parks in the USA
July 07, 2023 07:53 PM
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Bailey Berg
Annular Solar Eclipse through Clouds, Singapore, December 2019
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A “Ring of Fire” Eclipse Is Coming This Fall: Here’s Where to See It
June 21, 2023 08:20 PM
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Sarah Kuta
Permet, Albania and surroundings taken in May 2022
Travel for Good
Why Europe’s First Wild River National Park Matters to Us All
June 13, 2023 08:00 AM
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Naomi Tomky
Staying in popular parks like Zion could be easier for late minute travelers.
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How to Score a National Park Campsite—Even if It’s Sold Out
June 09, 2023 04:58 PM
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Bailey Berg
Monument Valley is just one of a dozen spectacular parks and monuments in Arizona.
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12 Can’t Miss National Parks and Monuments in Arizona
June 06, 2023 08:24 PM
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Melanie Haiken
Left photo shows mountain in Denali National Park, right photo shows brown trail in North Cascades National Park
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The 7 Best National Park Trips to Take This Summer
May 26, 2023 10:56 PM
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AFAR Editors
A woman looks up at the night sky
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These U.S. National Parks Are Hosting Free Stargazing Festivals This Summer
May 17, 2023 10:18 PM
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Bailey Berg
The floor-to-ceiling windows in Autocamp Zion's were chosen to put the landscape on display.
Hotels
AutoCamp’s Newest Glamping Location Just Opened Near This Popular National Park
May 05, 2023 04:40 PM
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Bailey Berg
soaring granite mountains of Yosemite Valley with Merced River in foreground
Trending News
Yosemite Valley Closing Amid Flood Risks—Here’s What Remains Open in Yosemite National Park
April 26, 2023 05:04 PM
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Michelle Baran
A mound at Ocmulgee Mounds Historical Park
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The U.S. Could Be Getting a New National Park. Here’s Where.
April 18, 2023 04:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
The scenic campground at Ulum Moab.
Hotels
5 Swoon-Worthy Hotels Located Near National Parks
April 17, 2023 03:27 PM
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Alexandra Cheney
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
National Parks
7 Best National Parks and Monuments in Colorado and How to Visit Them
April 17, 2023 12:19 PM
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Melanie Haiken
North window in Arches National Park
Travel Tips + Etiquette
Exploring U.S. National Parks Just Got Easier With This New Google Maps Feature
April 11, 2023 05:29 PM
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Bailey Berg
10 Underrated National Parks You Should Visit in 2022
National Parks
Crowd-Free, Wild, and Under the Radar: 10 Underrated U.S. National Parks You Should Visit This Year
March 09, 2023 04:03 PM
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Jessie Beck
Monoliths of Ile Nue de Mingan at sunset, Quebec
National Parks
6 Underrated National Parks in Canada You Should Visit in 2023
February 22, 2023 05:57 PM
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Nick Hilden
Joshua Tree National Park at sunset
Destination Spotlight
The Best Places to Eat, Stay, and Hike in Joshua Tree, California
December 05, 2022 07:15 PM
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Mae Hamilton
The New Bridge at the New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia
National Parks
A First-Time Visitor’s Guide to the New River Gorge National Park
September 23, 2022 06:23 PM
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Jessie Beck
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America’s Most-Visited National Park Will Raise Fees Next Year
August 23, 2022 12:34 PM
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Bailey Berg
The best way to see Wyoming is to hit the open road.
Outdoor Adventure
National Parks, Hot Springs, and the Great American Frontier: The Ultimate Wyoming Road Trip
August 19, 2022 06:50 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
Many of the 500 or so giant sequoias in Mariposa Grove are estimated to be between 2,000 and 3,000 years old.
National Parks
Yosemite’s Grove of Giant Sequoias Reopens After Wildfire
August 17, 2022 08:23 PM
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Bailey Berg
10 Best National Parks and Monuments in Arizona and How to Visit Them
National Parks
The First-Timer’s Guide to the Grand Canyon
August 11, 2022 05:58 AM
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Melanie Haiken
Mask Mandates Are Returning at These National Parks
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Mask Mandates Are Returning at These National Parks
July 15, 2022 03:41 PM
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Bailey Berg
A New Research Center in Rwanda Is Giving Gorilla Conservation Efforts Fresh Hope
National Parks
A New Research Center in Rwanda Is Giving Gorilla Conservation Efforts Fresh Hope
July 14, 2022 06:32 PM
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Bailey Berg
Can You Visit Yosemite Right Now?
National Parks
Can You Visit Yosemite Right Now?
July 14, 2022 05:29 PM
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Associated Press (AP)
Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks
National Parks
Norway’s Ambitious Plan to Designate 10 New National Parks
July 13, 2022 04:48 PM
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Anna Fiorentino
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