How do you avoid the crowds in national parks? Visit during winter.

From Alaska to New Mexico, take in the tranquil beauty of the country’s national parks—one park can see less than 10 visitors ...
Colorado Public Radio

Visitors to Southwest Colorado’s Mesa Verde National Park can now hear from its direct ...

A shift away from non-Native voices can be heard during an audio tour and a visitors’ center film at the park.

Will more staffing shortages hit Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

Seasonal hiring is underway at the Smokies, but funding uncertainty could affect staffing and visitor experience at national parks again in 2026.

12 of the Best U.S. National Parks to Visit During the Winter

Lean into winter by seeking out snowy scenery in parks like Yellowstone or Sequoia and Kings Canyon. Take advantage of cooler ...
Public Broadcasting Service (PBS)

Canyonlands Fact Sheet

Location: San Juan, Wayne, Garfield, and Grand counties, Utah, United States Size: 337,598 acres (24th largest National Park) Established: September 12, ...
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A week on Hawai’i’s Big Island: Manta rays, volcanoes, and black sand beaches

A weeklong trip on the Island of Hawaii leads to giant manta rays, waterfalls, sunset dinners, a luxury beachside resort and ...

Hiker, 33, Spent Hours Stuck in Knee-Deep Quicksand Before Being Located by Drone and Rescued

The adventure-film-like scene began on the morning of Sunday, Dec. 7, when 33-year-old Austin Dirks was on his second day of ...