More than three dozen former national park superintendents have urged Interior Secretary Doug Burgum to close the National ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park will be fully open for the fall color season thanks to support from state and local governments, the Cherokee nation, and Friends of the Smokies.

President Donald Trump, who has stated his desire to remove from national parks and other federal institutions materials that "disparage" Americans, has directed the removal of some materials that ...

With the prospects for a quick end to the government shutdown fleeting, the leader of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy is calling for congressional collaboration to resolve the impasse.

The recent government shutdown has all but shuttered U.S. national parks. While the parks are to remain open, staffing will be minimal, with visitor centers, restrooms, and facility buildings ...

Units of the National Park System are where they are because of history, a particular subject or event, or a landform. With Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area in Washington state, it’s all about ...

It's becoming a frequent question: If the federal government shuts down, will national parks be open? "My gut sense is that there is no plan right now and that there is going to be a decision on how ...

Your support for the National Parks Traveler comes at a time when news organizations are finding it hard, if not impossible, to stay in business. Traveler's work is vital. For nearly two decades we've ...

October is peak season for fall colors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Here's a list of pro tips to help plan your visit.

Water and limited flush restrooms (supported by porta-potties) are available again at Paradise in Mount Rainier National Park in Washington State. While Narada Falls water has not yet been restored, ...

The National Park Service reportedly is developing a contingency plan that could allow the National Park System to remain open if Congress can't agree on a funding plan by the weekend.

It was just last month (August) that Grand Canyon National Park officials implemented water usage restrictions on the South Rim due to a Transcanyon water line break north of Phantom Ranch. It appears ...