The National Parks System is dropping access fees to all 400 parks on April 19. That date marks the start of National Parks ...

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For the kickoff of the annual National Park Week, which for 2025 will be held April 19-27, the park service is offering free ...

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Located in Southern Oklahoma, the Chickasaw National Recreation Area protects scenic mountain vistas, natural pools and ...

An inverted U.S. flag, a symbol of distress, is seen near Upper Yosemite Fall during a national day of action against the ...

From lesser-known national parks to small towns with surprisingly impressive attractions, these underrated destinations run ...

The Wave may be one of the oldest and most familiar examples of land managers instituting a system to protect special places ...

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Yellowstone National Park is famous for its volcanic landscapes, erupting geysers, colorful hot springs, and abundant and diverse wildlife. The park is also unique because of the many waterfalls along ...

And it's all in the US's most accessible national park. While you're car-dependent at Yellowstone, there's a free public shuttle throughout Yosemite, and train and bus connections to major Cali cities ...