Fascinating Facts About All 63 National Parks
Learn more about each of our country’s 63 national parks from these fascinating facts.
These Deadliest National Parks Might Surprise You
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National parks are one of America's greatest treasures — but nature can be merciless.
Biscayne National Park Is Miami's Most Underrated Spot
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Away from Miami’s glitz and noise, you’ll find a protected underwater paradise in Biscayne National Park.
Bruce Peninsula Is Lake Huron’s Idyllic Hidden Gem
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In Bruce Peninsula National Park, you’ll find cerulean water, shipwrecks and Canadian hospitality around Lake Huron.
These Are the Best National Parks by State
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Find out the best national park in your state for when you want to escape to nature.
Fascinating Crater Lake National Park Facts
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Learn more about Oregon's only national park.
Everglades National Park Through the Eyes of Photographer Clyde Butcher
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The famed photographer tells us what makes the Everglades the “most beautiful place in the world.”
Readers’ Choice: Rocky Mountain National Park, Mapped
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Our readers voted Rocky Mountain as Colorado’s best national park. This map shows you exactly which spots to visit.
Are Yellowstone’s Grizzly Bears Actually That Dangerous?
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Yes. And No. The answer is more complex than you'd think.
All 3 National Parks in Washington Are Absolutely Incredible
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In Washington state’s national parks, you’ll find mountains, lakes and infinite beauty.
Skip the Clubs. Head to Florida's National Parks Instead.
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Like their home state, Florida’s national parks are unlike any other in the country.
Largest National Parks in the U.S. Provide a World of Wonder
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Some of these national parks are bigger than entire states.
What Is the Most Beautiful Arizona National Park?
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Arizona's three national parks boast incredible natural beauty.
All 8 Alaska National Parks, Ranked From Pretty to Stunning
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Few places in the U.S. have as much untamed natural beauty as Alaska’s eight national parks.
You’ll Want to Visit All 4 Colorado National Parks
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Colorado’s national parks are some of the most beautiful in the United States.
Utah’s National Parks Are Absolutely Breathtaking
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Utah’s national parks have some of the most beautiful landscapes in the country.
Movies Aren't the Only Reason Why White Sands National Park Is Unlike Anywhere Else
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White Sands National Park has been used for films, music videos, nuclear tests and more.
Every National Park in California, Ranked
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Californian national parks have beauty to spare from snow peaks to deserts to forests.
30 Longest Hiking Trails in the World, Ranked
Take a day hike, amplify it by weeks and months, and imagine the serenity on one of these long-distance hiking trails.
Oldest National Parks in the USA
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These historic beauties continue to wow.
Top 10 National Parks in Canada
Canada is full of spectacular parks. These are the most spectacular of all.
All 63 U.S. National Parks, Ranked by Popularity
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Here's everything you need to know about all 63 national parks in the U.S.
What You Need to Know About National Park Deaths
More people die in national parks than you may think. Here's how to stay safe.
America's 10 Best National Parks, Ranked
Every park is excellent. But some are more excellent than others.
Europe's Most Spectacular National Parks, Ranked
Europe's magnificent parks rival America's.
National Parks That No Longer Exist
Which parks, monuments and memorials have slipped through the NPS system?
America's Best National Park Gateway Towns
These charming cities and towns provide easy access to spectacular nature.
The Least-Visited National Parks — and Why They're Worth a Look
America’s lesser-known national parks astound.
Best National Park Islands Around the World
These 15 national parks are stunningly beautiful — and surrounded by water.
Funniest Terrible Yelp Reviews of National Parks
For most people, national parks are a treasure. For others, they’re turds.
Amazing Shots of National Parks at Night
When the sun goes down, America's parks take on an otherworldly splendor.
Why You Must Visit America's Most Popular National Parks
Nature at its most thrilling awaits at the country’s 12 most visited parks.