We've chosen 12 of the best national parks to visit in 2025, based on the month, as well as what to see, do, and experience ...

Nate Lawrence, a science teacher at Staunton High School, writes about how national parks are truly America's best idea.

Natural scenery and cultural history abound at national parks in Arkansas. From colonial outposts and Civil War battlefi ...

We report urgently on the most important issues shaping our world, and dedicate time ... America’s beloved national parks face a problem that could, in a matter of weeks, grow into a full ...

and the Southeastern U.S. If you've checked a few of America's favorite national parks off your list and are looking for an adventure further afield (and some great photos for Instagram), set ...

This will be unfortunate to the more than 300 million people who planned to visit our national parks this year. Led by Elon Musk and the skeleton crew of political hires who are devotedly following ...

The permanent staff cuts could leave parks understaffed and facing tough decisions about operating hours, public safety, and ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park is one of the country's most popular national park sites. It offers postcard-perfect views and plentiful wildlife. World-renowned for its biodiversity, the beauty ...

Many of them are among our least-visited national parks, which means you might have these landscapes to yourself. Looking for more great travel intel? Sign up for Outside’s Destinations newsletter.

As an avid user of our national parks, I am encouraged by a bipartisan proposal in Congress to address crumbling infrastructure within these special places. Right now, because of years of ...

Visitors looking forward to a trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park this spring and summer could encounter unkempt trails, unclean bathrooms and fewer park rangers. The National Park Service ...