US National Parks

General park information for Golden Gate National Recreation Area, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.

General park information for John Muir National Historic Site, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.

After scouring the highlights of all, I have narrowed it down to a simple top national parks for each region. If you can’t see them all or have no idea where to begin, start here.

General park information for New Mexico's Carlsbad Caverns National Park, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.

General park information for Texas' Guadalupe Mountains National Park, including hours of operation, where to stay, and when to visit.

Each year, the parks celebrate National Junior Ranger Day - a day to recognize and award the children who are working to become the next generation of preservationists and conservationists. This year marks the 4th annual event on April 24 and it occurs simultaneously with National Park Week , allowing children and families to explore the parks...

The holiday season is upon us! Shopping malls are slashing prices, offices are planning parties, and families are organizing dinners. Even national parks get in on the action. Throughout the month, many of the countries most cherished parks are offering holiday-related events. From decorating ornaments for wildlife refuge Christmas trees to visits with Santa himself, national parks are the perfec…

National Parks Week comes to New York City September 19-27, 2009 and residents and visitors couldn’t be more excited. If you can only spare one day, here are the events you can’t miss!

A listing of all the special events happening in the NYC-area for the release of Ken Burns' new documentary, The National Parks: America's Best Idea

National Park Week runs from April 18- 26. Learn which national parks are hosting special activities and how you can get involved.

Love the outdoors and meeting new people? Working at a national park will let you do both and learn about the nation's most beautiful preserved lands.

Visiting the nation’s most cherished lands sometimes comes at the cost of crowded attractions, long waits, and even overbooked campgrounds. Check out these hidden gems and get away from the crowds.

National parks offer are a great alternative for family vacations: beautiful landscapes, fresh air, wildlife, recreational activities, education. They can also be much cheaper than ordinary vacations.

Information on types of national park passes, including cost and availability.

National Parks Traveler, which is not affiliated with the National Park Service, is a webzine dedicated specifically to covering the National Park System and the National Park Service. The Traveler is not a travelogue, but rather strives to follow issues involving the parks.

National parks serve as reminders to conserve the planet’s evolving beauties. If you're not sure where to begin, start by visiting these top national parks.

Detailed information on every National Park in the United States.

Find any National Park by name, location, activity, or topic.

Learn more about how to recognize the symptoms of heat stroke and which parks hold the highest chances of heat-related conditions.

Everything you wanted to know about the National Park Service

Look up driving distances and approximate drive times from Los Angeles, California to selected US National Parks.

It is time for the annual Readers' Choice Awards! Do you have a favorite East coast park? How about the West coast? Cast your vote now for your favorite national park, categorized by region, and help decide the best national parks in the country.

It is time for the annual Readers' Choice Awards! Do you have a favorite East coast park? How about the West coast? Cast your vote now for your favorite national park, categorized by region, and help decide the best national parks in the country.

Look up driving distances and approximate drive times from Salt Lake City, Utah to selected National Parks.