National Park Week is April 19 to April 26 this year, coinciding with Earth Day. The celebration always kicks off with Free Entrance Day.

However, it's last on this list because it doesn't have the same natural scenic beauty and outdoor opportunities as the other ...

With an average of 4.5 million visits a year, Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado is one of the most popular national ...

Despite the Clean Air Act’s mandate to clear the skies in our national parks, Texas has put forth one weak regional haze plan after another that do little to improve air across the state and beyond.

(Note: Some national parks mentioned on this ranking require reservations for timed entry. Plan ahead to ensure you can visit on your preferred date.) SUMMARY Belongs on List? Yes No Considered ...

The Trump administration has also announced plans to close two NPS offices in Texas. Coercing staff to resign will have devastating impacts on national parks' ability to run, Pierno said.