During the mid-20th century, the National Park Service launched the Mission 66 initiative: a bold plan to ditch rustic "Parkitecture" and go modern. It took decades for parkgoers to warm up to the ...

Palo Duro Canyon is called the “Grand Canyon of Texas” and offers dramatic red rock scenery without the crowds of Arizona’s ...

Reductions in federal funding and staffing at national parks means visitors may see longer lines to enter parks or popular locations within them. But if you plan carefully, you can create a great ...

A new mobile passport encourages travelers to visit historical sites around Arizona and redeem rewards. Here's how to get the ...

As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here's how visitors can adapt for a better experience.

The Grand Canyon Trust is grounded in place, working tirelessly since 1985 to protect the air, water, and wildlife of the ...

Last spring, when we recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. So here are a few you wanted us to share.

The National Park Service has a track record of abandoning historic structures after they have been destroyed.

Last spring, when The New York Times recommended five state parks to visit, readers told us we had missed some of their favorites. Here are a few worth sharing.

The “Most Popular Hiking Trail in Each State” report named Little Grand Canyon Trail the Land of Lincoln’s most popular hiking trail, based on the number of reviews on trail navigation service ...

Fall is an excellent time to enjoy the U.S. National Parks. As early as Labor Day weekend, the leaves start to change ...

There’s a kind of magic that only happens when you trade roads for rivers and screens for starlight.” Picture this: You’re sipping coffee in a ...