Preserving many of America’s most iconic, spectacular and vulnerable landscapes and ecosystems, the national parks are an integral part of the nation’s identity. They attract visitors from across the country …
This overview of national parks that require reservations in 2024 was last updated on January 21, 2024. If you’re planning your next national park road trip or hiking vacation, you …
America’s national parks system spans the entire country, from Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Utah. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have one or more National Park …
In late-September, when nights slowly get chillier and mornings crisper, when apples and pumpkins fill roadside farm stands, and when the leaves of deciduous trees start turning yellow, orange and …
As America’s national parks become more and more popular each year, many of them have to deal with huge crowds, traffic congestions, and other issues, such as incidents involving wildlife. …
There’s no denying that the U.S. national parks are one of the country’s greatest assets. Nature, landscapes, wildlife, and historical sites attract millions upon millions of people to the national …
The centerpiece and namesake of Wyoming’s Grand Teton National Park, the Teton Range is one of America’s most awe-inspiring mountain ranges. Few national parks have such amazing mountain vistas as …
America’s national parks encompass all kinds of landscapes and ecosystems, from deserts and lava flows to canyons and mountains to forests, coasts, wetlands and tundra. Depending on what they’re protecting …
Among American nature lovers, outdoor enthusiasts and wildlife watchers, few symbols are as well-known as the National Park Service Arrowhead logo. This iconic logo is the visual identity of the …
The National Park Service (NPS) recently released its visitation statistics for 2021, including the most visited national parks in 2021. In the report, the NPS said that “while visitation has …
Each year, there are a handful of days when all National Park Service units are completely free to visit. In 2022, there will be five entrance fee-free days. These free …
Getting charged by a bear is every hiker’s worst nightmare, an experience that can range from “just” terrifying to life-changing to actually deadly. So, whenever you’re heading into bear country, you should carry and know how to use bear spray correctly. This post tells you all about bear spray, proper use and other useful information.
From volunteering to donating to organizations and becoming a citizen scientist, all contributions matter and make a difference. If you’re looking for opportunities to help preserve the national parks, natural resources, cultural and historical sites, and wildlife, here are three ways you can do that.
How many national parks are there right now? The answer to that question tends to change each year, as U.S. Presidents create national monuments and Congress designates new National Park Service units and “proper” national parks. This post tells you exactly how many national parks and other NPS units there currently are.