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

In 2024, there were more than 331 million people who visited national parks and monuments in the U.S. Some of the states that had the most visitors include D.C., California and Virginia.

Sovereign states typically designate their own national parks and are responsible for their general upkeep. Depending on the country and park, visitors from the general public may be charged an ...

Here, The Wall Street Journal lays out an objective view of the best national parks from Acadia to Zion across four criteria: crowds, hiking trails, campsites and the availability of other ...

It’s one of the 10 most popular national parks in the United States. Visitors are drawn to the vastness and variety of “America’s best idea.” From sea to shining sea (as well as in the ...

Today, 63 designated national parks in the United States draw hundreds of millions of visitors a year to witness jaw-dropping natural wonders and unforgettable terrains. To determine the best U.S ...