Every one of the places in the National Park System is irreplaceable. And every one of these threats could change the ...

Former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush have delivered rare open criticism of the Trump administration in an ...

First, there’s the go-ahead for Flamingo Land at Loch Lomond despite local opposition and concerns among experts. Then secondly, there’s the scrapping of plans for a new Scottish national park ...

Yes. "National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer vacations or ...

There are six National Parks within an hour and a half radius of the heart of Washington, D.C., that can be visited on Saturday at no cost.

A USA TODAY survey of all 433 National Park Service units ‒ from the mighty Grand Canyon to the tiny Sand Creek Massacre site ‒ shows at least eight of them have warned of closures or staffing ...

This is the KUOW Book Club, and we're reading "You Are Here: Poetry in the Natural World" edited by 24th U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón. I'm your guide, Katie Campbell. I asked y'all to try writing ...

As part of National Park Week, all national parks that typically charge entrance fees will waive them on April 19, 2025, providing a free day for the public to explore and connect with these ...

I've been to all 63 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick. I think parks like Congaree, Petrified Forest, and Channel Islands are best suited for a day trip ...

Here's how I'd rank all the US national parks based on personal preference and things like scenic beauty, accessibility, and crowd sizes. 63. Hot Springs National Park in Arkansas.

National poetry month was started in 1996 by the Academy of American Poets, and encourages people to pay attention to and enjoy poetry. Here are some ways to celebrate around D.C.