National Geographic released its list of best places to travel in 2026, and several national parks across the globe got a nod ...

The government shutdown has advocates for national parks fearful for the future of America’s “crown jewels” as more layoffs are threatened.

Washington, D.C. — Americans are understandably concerned about short-term impacts of the government shutdown on parks and public lands, including rangers taken off the job, visitor centers closed, ...

Small towns near national parks are losing millions each day as the government shutdown forces reduced staffing and visitor uncertainty.

Several National Parks in California are facing facility and area closures as the federal government shutdown continues on Monday, Oct. 6. That’s according to alerts from the National Park Service, ...

As Congress remains at an impasse on an agreement to fund government operations, several sites under the National Park Service (NPS) have brought their operations to a halt. Across the country, parks ...

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...

The parks will remain mostly open, but some services will not be available. At midnight on October 1, the United States government began what could be a prolonged shutdown after Republican and ...

Planning a mountain hike to see fall colors? One last Pacific beach ramble before rain settles in? Washington’s three main national parks remain open, but don’t expect to ask a ranger about trail ...

Utah’s national parks have stayed open this week despite the federal government shutdown, but some visitors have navigated the red rock landscape without the usual help from park rangers. The visitor ...

Sites and lands in Colorado operated by the National Park Service are open, but “some services may be limited or unavailable,” according to the agency’s website. Phone lines for all four national ...