National Parks
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 “for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations.” Here’s how to make the most of your next national parks trip.
Featured Stories
top activities
featured videos
How can the U.S. National Parks attract more minority visitors? America's national parks were created as free spaces for all to enjoy, but in both visitors and employees, they have struggled with diversity. A poll done by the National Parks Service in 2008-2009 found that 78% of visitors were white, even though they comprise only 63.7% of the U.S. population. Grassroots organizations like African American National Parks Event are now trying to help diversify the parks by encouraging minorities to get out and enjoy the spaces.
Now Playing- Up Next
- Now Playing
- Now Playing
- Now Playing
- Now Playing
Go Further
Animals
- The Dallas Zoo is being sabotaged. Here’s what we know.The Dallas Zoo is being sabotaged. Here’s what we know.
- Hogs are running wild in the U.S.—and spreading diseaseHogs are running wild in the U.S.—and spreading disease
- World’s biggest, rarest ocean stingray tagged in the wildWorld’s biggest, rarest ocean stingray tagged in the wild
Environment
- These sacred trees face new threats in a changing worldThese sacred trees face new threats in a changing world
- The everyday people making their homes eco-friendly
- Paid Content
The everyday people making their homes eco-friendly - Here’s a better way to dispose of used cooking oilHere’s a better way to dispose of used cooking oil
- Wildlife on the move: from trafficking to rescue and rewilding, Video Story
- Paid Content
Wildlife on the move: from trafficking to rescue and rewilding - The mystery behind thundersnow, a rare winter phenomenonThe mystery behind thundersnow, a rare winter phenomenon
- This forgotten tech could solve the world’s palm oil problemThis forgotten tech could solve the world’s palm oil problem
History & Culture
- This Black artist’s quilts inspired generations of U.S. artisansThis Black artist’s quilts inspired generations of U.S. artisans
- These 3,000-year-old relics were torched and buried—but why?These 3,000-year-old relics were torched and buried—but why?
Science
- Does a woman’s fertility really plummet at age 35?Does a woman’s fertility really plummet at age 35?
- How to see the green comet flying past Earth tonightHow to see the green comet flying past Earth tonight
- How old are you, really? The answer is written on your face.How old are you, really? The answer is written on your face.
Travel
- An ambitious new Florida trail links two U.S. national parksAn ambitious new Florida trail links two U.S. national parks
- Wildlife photographer peeks behind the urban jungle of Singapore
- Paid Content
Wildlife photographer peeks behind the urban jungle of Singapore - How reading the night sky helped Black Americans surviveHow reading the night sky helped Black Americans survive
- Sanibel Island was a paradise. Then Hurricane Ian struck.Sanibel Island was a paradise. Then Hurricane Ian struck.
- Salman Rushdie on the timeless beauty of the Taj MahalSalman Rushdie on the timeless beauty of the Taj Mahal
- The instruments that shape the soundtrack of Abu Dhabi, Video Story
- Paid Content
The instruments that shape the soundtrack of Abu Dhabi