To help you narrow down your options, U.S. News compiled a ranking of the best national parks in the world using reader votes and expert insights, as well as factors like accessibility ...

Half Dome as seen Thursday, May 25, 2023 from Tunnel View in Yosemite National Park. / Ron Holman / Visalia Times-Delta / USA TODAY NETWORK / USA TODAY NETWORK As another year of adventuring is ...

Johnson. Photograph by Krista Rossow, Nat Geo Image Collection In 1978, Congress nearly doubled the national park’s initial size with the addition of about 36,000 acres that had been logged.

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.

Thanks to public transit systems and private tours, you can experience these national parks without having to drive. With a rugged island location closer to Canada than to Boston, Maine’s Acadia ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. Our family trip to Maui was full of surfing, waterfall treks ...

Here's what to know if national parks will be open or closed on Jan. 9. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. National parks are expected to be open on Thursday, Jan.

Native Americans have lived in the Grand Canyon for over 600 years and remain permanent residents inside the national park. Packers and tourists are seen here riding into the canyon towards the ...

Lovers of history and the outdoors can save money in 2025 when the National Park Service waives entrance fees on seven days throughout the year during special events and holidays. Of the more than ...

Nelson Lakes National Park is situated in the north of New Zealand's South Island. The gateway to the park is St Arnaud, a 1-2 hour drive from Nelson or Blenheim.

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