“ Find a national park and come visit!” the annual event’s webpage encourages, pointing to the 433 “parks” across the ...

Beyond April 19, additional fee-free days are scheduled for later in the year, including June 19 (Juneteenth), August 4 ...

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...

I traveled to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska for the chance to enjoy summer solstice and the park’s ...

A timed entry reservation may be necessary depending on what time of the day park visitors plan to arrive and where they plan ...

Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

These parks are beyond carrying capacity, especially if you’re laying off staff. You set up this worst case scenario. Even Disneyland has a carrying capacity.” ...

You can visit national parks across California for free on Saturday, April 19, according to the National Park Service. The ...

"National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer vacations or ...

National Park Week began April 19 with an invitation to celebrate national parks in person, for free. April 19 is one of five remaining free-entry dates this year. However, cost isn’t the only ...