U.S. National Parks are incredible. A visit to a national park is an opportunity to enjoy nature, protect the planet, and celebrate time with friends, family, and fellow park-goers. And national parks ...

Congaree National Park covers more than 26,000 acres in Richland County. It was initially preserved in 1976 as Congaree Swamp National Monument. It was redesignated as a national park in 2003. (Photo ...

If one of the goals you’ve set for 2026 is to see more national parks or to spend more time outdoors, you’re far from alone. In 2024, a record 331.9 million people visited U.S. national parks—and ...

PORT ANGELES — Americans will get more free national park days in 2026, but visiting some of the nation’s most popular parks will cost international travelers significantly more under a new pricing ...