From Northern Lights in Denali to whale watching in Maui, these U.S. national parks offer rare winter experiences without peak-season crowds.

National parks in the U.S. are some of the most loved and revered places in the country. We all know the big players: the Grand Canyon, Yellowstone, and Zion are just a few that seem to make their way onto travel bucket lists year after year.

Some of America's most popular national parks are now charging much higher fees for foreign tourists, but not everyone appears to be in the loop.

Here's what park guests will see that's new when they visit Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta Trinity National Forest in 2026.

New federal rules affecting 11 of the most visited U.S. national parks are reshaping access for millions of visitors in 2026.

Several major changes are coming to U.S. national parks in 2026 to mark America's 250th anniversary. There will be more "patriotic fee-free days" for U.S. residents, replacing some previous free days like MLK Day and Juneteenth.

Many websites online claim there are 4 National Park Sites in the Hawkeye State. The truth is that there are only 2 Nat

Road trips to national parks are a classic US travel experience. But for truly "wild" landscapes, venture to these remote protected lands you can only reach via boat or seaplane.