NATIONAL PARKS

10 Facts About Joshua Tree National Park

Only two hours outside Los Angeles, Joshua Tree National Park has always had a glamorous cachet. But it also has a fascinating history filled with Hollywood-style drama.

Cuyahoga Valley National Park in Autumn.

10 Facts About Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Ohio's Cuyahoga Valley National Park is one of the most-visited national parks in the United States.

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Inside the Yellowstone National Park Jail and Justice Center

The sprawling Yellowstone National Park sees enough criminal activity to warrant its own jail facility, court, and judge. Sentences can include fines and even a lifetime ban from the premises.

Jordan Pond in Maine's Acadia National Park.

The 20 Best Fall Vacation Destinations

Goodbye, beaches. Hello, fall foliage. From the Grand Canyon to Kauai, Hawaii, here’s where to head this autumn.

Gates of the Arctic National Park in Alaska.

Looking to Get Outdoors But Escape the Crowds? These are America’s 20 Least-Visited National Parks

For a more tranquil experience, consider heading to one of the national park system's least-visited properties.

Employee of Grand Teton National Park seated on a truck.

20 Odd Jobs With America's National Parks

Park rangers make up just a fraction of the 22,000 people employed by U.S. National Parks. Here are some unexpected jobs offered by the service.

51 Must-Visit National Park Properties Across America

From Acadia to Zion, these are the best U.S. national park properties in all 50 states plus Washington, D.C.

Sunrise at Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

America's 10 Most Visited National Parks

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is basically the popular girl in high school that you can’t hate because she’s really nice and fun.

It's time you saw Zion National Park's Narrows in person.

Celebrate National Park Week by Winning a $10,000 National Park Adventure

Waiting for a windfall to justify your dream vacation at Yellowstone National Park? This could be it.

The Cut River off Higgins Lake in Roscommon, Michigan.

You Can Plant Trees and Paint Like Bob Ross as Part of Michigan’s 'Happy Little Getaway' Vacation Package

The happy little program includes Bob Ross painting classes and tree-planting around Michigan state park lands.

Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, which stopped being a national landmark in 2006.

National Historic Landmarks Can Lose Their Status—Here’s How

The National Park Service can revoke designation if a landmark “ceases to meet criteria.” Here’s what that means.

Want to Improve Your Health? Listen to the Sounds of National Parks

Will taking a stroll through a national park make you feel less stressed? According to this study, the answer is probably yes.

You Can Sleep in a UFO in the Middle of Joshua Tree National Park

Long before it became a Joshua Tree glamping dream, this UFO-shaped 'Futuro House' lived at the first Playboy Club Hotel.

Wolf Spotted Near Yosemite for the First Time in a Century

A young male wolf traveled hundreds of miles to Mono County east of Yosemite National Park in California, making him the first wolf to visit the area in over 100 years.

The app even has offline capabilities for use in the wild.

The National Park Service’s New App Will Help You Make the Most of Any National Park Visit

Want an audio tour of the 'Star Wars' filming locations in Death Valley? The National Park Service app has one.

You can grab a private island in West Virginia.

Rent a Private Island in West Virginia's New River Gorge, America's Newest National Park

West Virginia's New River Gorge National Park is home to a seven-acre island featuring a cozy three-bedroom cabin, three rivers, and tons of outdoor activities—with nary another soul in sight.

The New River Gorge National Park is perfect for outdoors enthusiasts.

West Virginia Is Home to the United States's Newest National Park

The New River Gorge National Park has over 70,000 acres of lush forest land and 53 miles of whitewater rafting.

When You Can Visit America’s National Parks for Free in 2021

Here’s when to plan your next free trip to Yellowstone National Park, the Grand Canyon, or anywhere else run by the National Park Service.

A young beaver with all four feet firmly on the ground.

Watch: In 1948, Idaho Officials Sent 76 Beavers Parachuting Into Idaho’s Wilderness

“It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a parachuting beaver!” —Something you probably thought you’d never say.

All Military Veterans and Gold Star Families Can Now Visit National Parks for Free

Anybody can visit a national park for free on Veterans Day—now military veterans and their families can go for free whenever they want.

The 10 Most Visited National Parks in 2019

From Acadia in Maine to Zion National Park in Utah, these were the most-visited national parks in the U.S. in 2019.

A look at the Global Safety Net's online map application.

Which Places Should We Protect First to Stop Climate Change? This Interactive Map Tells You

Certain lands can store large quantities of carbon (though we also need to cut carbon emissions in the first place).

Lefty, last year's Fat Bear Week runner-up.

Drop Everything! Fat Bear Week Has Arrived in Alaska’s Katmai National Park

The brown bears are ballooning in preparation for the long winter—and it’s up to you to decide which is the fattest.

Thailand National Park Officials Mailed Trash Back to Litterbugs

A group of inconsiderate campers recently received a package from Khao Yai National Park filled with their own trash and a note that said, "Please let us return these to you."

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