Approximately 331 million people visited American national parks in 2024, representing a 2% year-over-year growth and the fourth straight year of growth.President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the ...

President Woodrow Wilson in 1916 signed the act creating the Service to leave natural and historic phenomenons “unimpaired for the enjoyment of future generations.” Since then, our national parks have ...

Overshadowed by the Grand Canyon, this quiet desert park might just surprise you. From rainbow-colored badlands to Route 66 ...

Fossils of trees and a desert with red, tan and lavender shades await visitors at Petrified Forest National Park, about 116 ...

Fossils of the pterosaur were discovered in Petrified Forest National Park. The fossils date back 209 million years.

Why Holbrook, Arizona, the Gateway of Petrified Forest National Park, Is Worth a Visit in Its Own Right If you're visiting Petrified Forest National Park, don't miss out on Holbrook. This gateway town ...

A view of Cliff Palace at Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. Don Mammoser/Adobe The author with her sons, Jasper, 9, (right) and Gideon, 7, at Petrified Forest National Park. Monica Housen ...

Petrified Forest National Park in Arizona is a breathtaking landscape filled with colorful badlands, ancient fossils, and stunning petrified wood. This unique park showcases remnants of a ...

I've been to all 63 US national parks and ranked them from my least favorite to my top pick. I think parks like Congaree, Petrified Forest, and Channel Islands are best suited for a day trip.

Check out this tiny home Airbnb near Petrified Forest National Park that promises an unforgettable glamping experience. Welcome to the Star Gazer tiny home, an off-grid glamping cabin 20 miles from ...

Most of the country’s 63 national parks are beloved for their wild and rugged beauty, but Mesa Verde National Park (MVNP) is a cultural treasure unlike any other. Located in the Four Corners region of ...