The Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has announced the significant expansion of Connemara National Park. The Minister made the announcement on ...

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Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million ...

It's magical to witness the majestic alpenglow on Glacier National Park's mountain peaks as the sun rises. It's also your best chance to see wildlife before the road becomes too busy.

Fiordland National Park (established in 1952) has spectacular ice-carved fiords, lakes and valleys, rugged granite tops and pristine mountain to sea vistas.

The paved road runs 105 miles and covers the length of Shenandoah National Park, taking about three hours to drive in a single day. Since completing construction in 1939 (the Civilian Conservation ...

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a rugged land of ice and rock, with 19 peaks over 3,000 metres including New Zealand's highest mountain, Aoraki/Mount Cook.

A stunning lakeside Galway cottage with panoramic views of Connemara mountains has been put up for sale this week. Described as a ‘haven of tranquillity’ and a ‘home away from home’, the ...