Latest National Park Service news
Best hikes in Shenandoah National Park: a mid-Atlantic oasis
The best hikes in Shenandoah National Park deliver shaded forest trails, cascading waterfalls, rocky lookouts and sections of the historic Appalachian Trail
18 fascinating facts about Yellowstone National Park
Watch out – these amazing facts about Yellowstone National Park will have you loading up the car and heading west for some serious adventure
8 best National Parks for dogs
The best National Parks for dogs in the US let you take your canine companion on your hiking and camping adventures
The 11 best National Parks for backpacking
The 11 best National Parks for backpacking offer a multitude of wilderness escapes from crowded paths into remote interiors and across long, serpentine trails
National Park Service hunting for hiker who stole 200 million year old fossil
The irreplaceable fossil contains footprints from an alligator-like creature that lived during the Triassic period
Best National Parks for stargazing: 9 stellar spots for dark skies
The best National Parks for stargazing deliver inky night skies perfect for nocturnal adventures
US National Park Service confirms its first Native American director
Charles F Sams III, the first Native American to head up the National Park Service, has been unanimously approved by the US Senate
Why are National Parks important?
We explain why National Parks are important, and explore the history and benefits of these remarkable areas of natural beauty
