Here are 12 of the most beautiful national parks in the U.S.

If you want a national park that still feels untouched, make the crossing and disappear into the island for a while.

This California national parks road trip connects iconic landscapes from redwood forests to desert valleys and dramatic coastal cliffs.

Explore Mammoth Cave National Park, home to the world’s longest cave system, with year-round tours, hiking, wildlife, stargazing, and scenic river paddling.

Planning a park trip? These California national parks offer free entrance days that make unforgettable outdoor adventures ...

NPR staffers get around — both for fun and to report on stories from across the U.S. This year, we made our way to famous landmarks, but also saw off-the-beaten-path towns, quirky events and stunning ...

Experience the laid-back charm of Visalia, a charming city in Central California with easy access to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Home to the Sierra Nevada, the longest mountain range in ...

BANFF NATIONAL PARK, ALBERTA — Some memories stay with you for a lifetime. My first trip to Banff National Park in 1972 is one of them. I was 12 years old, tagging along with my best friend’s family ...

The Department of the Interior (DOI) has announced the launch of "America the Beautiful passes," offering digital and physical passes to access our nation’s most prized treasures. The passes are ...

Overseas visitors to 11 of America’s most popular national parks will need to pay an extra $100 per person to get in starting Jan. 1, the Interior Department announced Tuesday in a bid to make up for ...

National park rangers and visitors have reported a new type of problem called the “bear jam.” With the House of Representatives set to vote on reopening the government without an extension of ...

Choose your own adventure: a rustic tent cabin at the base of Half Dome or a lavish lodge just outside the national park’s gate. Situated at the base of a granite rock cliff, the Ahwahnee Hotel opened ...