National parks are among America’s most popular destinations, but there’s much more to them than spectacular scenery.

With an elevation that ranges from 7,600 feet to 14,259 feet above sea level, Rocky Mountain National Park is one of the ...

From sea to shining sea, each of these national parks has something special to offer. Whether you're looking for a relaxing ...

Of the 63 full-fledged national parks in the United States, 19 are free to visit every day of the year (the other 44 are ...

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is a co-production of Florentine Films and WETA. Major funding is provided by General Motors, Evelyn & Walter Haas, Jr. Fund, CPB, Bank of America, The ...

Denali National Park, home to North America’s highest peak, offers the country’s best mix of wilderness, wildlife, and ...

In some cases, Tribes were specifically removed to create national parks, and the National Park Service continues to struggle with that dark legacy. Tensions over access to sacred sites within ...

America’s 63 national parks are inarguably some of our greatest national treasures. Yellowstone National Park was first designated in 1872, and 44 years later, President Woodrow Wilson created ...

In an age where the smart phone has become the go-to for many of our navigational needs, there are still those who rely on ...

While crews are making progress in coping with the impacts Tropical Storm Helene had on Great Smoky Mountains National Park, ...

Sovereign states typically designate their own national parks and are responsible for their general upkeep. Depending on the country and park, visitors from the general public may be charged an ...

Here, The Wall Street Journal lays out an objective view of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking trails, campsites and the availability of other ...