In the United States, a national park is an area of isolated land protected by the government in order to foster conservation and outdoor activities as well as emphasize national pride. Sovereign ...

The U.S. has 63 national parks, each boasting stunning landscapes, impressive geological features and often rare ecosystems. National parks are areas of land protected by the federal government ...

National parks saw a record-breaking 331.8 million visitors in the last year, a 2% increase from the previous year. Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park ...

California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert.

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link The 63 Congress-designated national parks have been touted as "America's best idea" — and with their mile-deep canyons, 3,000-year-old trees ...

National parks across the U.S. are bearing down on an uncertain season, as federal layoffs and staffing shortages threaten many of the services they provide for their millions of annual visitors ...

(NEXSTAR) — The National Park Service served a record number of visits in 2024, and while that may seem like an amazing feat, your favorite park may not talk about it too much. Traditionally ...

From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as threats to public lands. By Isabelle TaftStacey Solie and Erin Trieb Isabelle ...