Big Bend National Park is often considered one of the best national parks in the Lower 48 for stargazing, though the Rio Grande River is also a boon for adventurous kayakers and canoers.

For many of us, a vacation means a stay at a high ... bed for your getaway this year, check out these national parks, which ...

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 ...

National parks are often celebrated as "America's Best Idea," safeguarding the country's most breathtaking and unique landscapes. Yet, even after exploring all 63 US national parks, some of my ...

California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert.

With more than 60 national parks, plus hundreds of national monuments, seashores, preserves, battlefields, and more, our National Park System offers visitors more than 85 million acres of ...

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 ...

Our national parks host millions of people a year, sustain countless species, and safeguard some of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. They preserve natural and cultural resources ...

Thousands of workers who look after America's 63 national parks face an uncertain future after a crackdown on federal funding ...

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 ...