National Geographic has issued the third edition of its Complete National Parks of the United States. Along with maps and beautiful photos, the book provides details on more than 400 parks ...

Wi-Fi can be spotty in some locations, so it’s always wise to bring old-fashioned maps and guidebooks on your trip. Consider National Geographic’s own Guide to National Parks of the United States.

Volcanoes and bears embody the wild heart of Katmai, located on the Alaska Peninsula. Within the borders of the national park and preserve lie 14 active volcanoes and North America's largest ...

Despite the immense vastness of most national parks, many can feel almost claustrophobic at times due to swarming crowds. At least three of the busiest parks—Arches, Glacier, and Rocky Mountain ...

China hopes to become a global leader in protected nature reserves, creating a network of wilderness that would be three ...

These more remote U.S. parks, from Alaska to American Samoa, are kept well away from the bustling crowds. The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S ...

Visitors center: Located at Convoy Point, the Dante Fascell Visitor Center is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., except holidays, and offers a good overview of the park’s four ecosystems. The ...

Copy for this series includes excerpts from the National Geographic Guide to the National Parks of the United States, Seventh Edition, 2012, and the National Parks articles featured in "Cutting ...

With America’s deepest lake, miles of trails, and unmatched views, Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park is a natural wonder. Here’s how to visit. Formed nearly 8,000 years ago, Crater Lake ...

Why you should go to Everglades National Park. Sprawling between South Florida’s Lake Okeechobee and the Gulf of Mexico, the Everglades is one of the world’s largest tropical wetlands.