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Thirty-nine out of 62 park units have begun phased reopening. Several others never closed for the pandemic. Here's how to stay safe if you visit them.

The places we love will outlive us, and isn't that just a little bit wonderful? It's our 62 Parks Traveler's 11th stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

From epic views to Phantom Ranch, this trek should be on every adventurer's bucket list. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's tenth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

Wander amid 200-million-year-old stone logs in Arizona. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's ninth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

Hike to the top of Texas and take in the views of Guadalupe Mountains National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's eighth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

Explore underground and see a famous bat colony in southern New Mexico. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's seventh stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

Some bucket-list adventures require securing a wilderness permit months or even years out. Here’s how to book the most coveted ones in the country.

Separated from Mexico by the Rio Grande, Big Bend is a stunning national park in Texas with hundreds of miles of hiking trails, javelinas, and hot springs. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's sixth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

More than 50 national parks host visual artists every year. These three artists used their residencies to draw attention to climate change, species loss, and pollution.

The National Park Service’s Public Health Department warns of dire consequences to employees and communities if parks don’t close immediately

Seven employees have tested positive for the virus, even while the parks have no entrance fees, are short on staff, and are overwhelmed by visitors. Sound familiar?

Welcome to America's newest national park, with endless and huge sand dunes to explore. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fifth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

You can visit parks for free right now, but you still need to take precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus

Exploring the desert and cacti is so awesome and surreal that you'll feel like you're on another planet. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's fourth stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

A trip to the largest of Hawaii Island's five national and historic parks is a step back in time, a place where two active volcanoes have long altered the landscape. From 1983 to 2018, lava poured into the Pacific Ocean, as it pounded and shaped the craggy shoreline. Today, endangered birds and rare orchids fill the rainforest and grasslands, geological wonders dot the terrain, and sacred cultural sites speak to the park's mythic roots.

Go to this massive California destination for the hiking, but stay for its spectacularly colorful early mornings. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's third stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

Over 300 million people visited national parks in 2019, the third-highest total in over a century

Rock climbing, getting lost, and scouting for rare birds are all perfect pursuits in California's Pinnacles National Park. It's our 62 Parks Traveler's second stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

And it will make you one, too. The park is our 62 Parks Traveler's first stop on her journey to visit every U.S. national park in a year.

An entire mountain range to itself, dramatic stretches of the Rio Grande, and 118 miles of shared border with Mexico are just a few reasons why this 801,163-acre range in southwest Texas is worth a visit

The popular Maine national park will begin testing a reservation system for driving on certain roads in fall 2020 to help alleviate congestion

Reservations at California's national and state parks are more competitive than ever. Here's how to increase your chances of scoring a spot this summer.

The loss further threatens a dwindling population of cats in the Santa Monica Mountains

From visiting Alaska's fat bears to traveling solo across Scotland, here's how we're spending our PTO

We talked to the experts about everything from surface stability to parking to find the most epic trails in the U.S.

The country's largest dune field has been a national monument since 1933, but now it's our 62nd national park

Of Utah's five national parks, Zion stands out for its geological wonders, a place where water and sand meet to form arguably the most dramatic landscape in the country. Here's our primer on how to see it all, from big hits like Zion Canyon and the Narrows to the gems many visitors overlook.

1,500 customers will receive annual America the Beautiful passes at the brand’s retail locations

It isn't just the astounding geological wonders that give our country's first national park its allure, from 500 geysers that erupt up to 400 feet into the air to deep glacier-carved valleys and fossil forests. The vibrant megafauna and endless backcountry terrain make it one of the wildest areas in the country. And if you know where to go, you can avoid the crowds.

A controversial Interior Department advisory committee has made a series of recommendations aimed at privatizing campgrounds on public lands

What is a good boy anyway? How do you become one? These are the questions that keep me up at night.

The NPS announced last week that it would begin allowing ATVs to drive on roads in Utah’s parks. The move is intended to bring NPS regulations in the state’s parks in line with state law.

Make the most out of this year's Public Lands Day on Saturday, September 28th by visiting the parks with the highest entrance fees

America's parks are confronting the past in an effort to create more inclusive wilderness spaces

Forget about the booked-months-in-advance sites inside the parks. These nearby campgrounds guarantee availability, quiet, and solitude.

Together, Joy and her grandson Brad have driven more than 25,000 miles through 38 states—and they're not done yet

In August, Randy Scott was slapped with a fine and a restraining order against bears for feeding the animal along the Alaska Highway. Jokes about his punishment went viral, but the reality of his actions is far more serious.

Believe it or not, there’s still time for you procrastinators to make the most of the last weekend of summer

Plus, tips on how to avoid said masses

The jet was flying through the famous Star Wars Canyon when it went down. The NPS says some visitors may have been injured.

The longtime ranger has spent decades sharing stories of Buffalo Soldiers and advocating for diversity in the national parks. But his journey started on the edge of a cliff in Germany.

Say goodbye to 'The Majestic Yosemite Hotel' and welcome back 'The Ahwahnee'

Skip the masses at popular vistas and landmarks, and opt for these nearby (empty!) locales instead

Everything the national parks could afford to do with the money Trump's celebration took from them

The 17-year Army vet was stabbed to death when he and another hiker were attacked on a section of the Appalachian Trial last weekend. The trail had been his path to recovery from PTSD.

After one hiker was killed and another wounded after a weekend attack on the AT, many are asking why something wasn't done about James Jordan sooner

Tips on how to get one of the most enviable jobs in the outdoor industry

The logic behind requiring permits on Yosemite's famed Half Dome was sound: smaller crowds equals fewer accidents. In this case, the opposite is true.

The sweeping John D. Dingell Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act could mean great things for our national trail system, but it may take a while

A national park conservation advocate shares his advice on how to avoid crowds, get off the beaten path, see wildlife, and find adventure

What began as a carpe diem trip has become one of the few representations of visible queerness in the outdoor world

To kick off National Park Week, the park service is waiving all entrance fees on April 20

The Garden State doesn't usually bring to mind bucolic wilderness. But if you ask people in the know, that's only because you've been looking in the wrong place.

America's public lands can help solve the climate crisis instead of contributing to it

All of them come from @tinyatlasquarterly, the Instagram account you wish you ran

A close reading of the President’s 2020 Department of the Interior budget reveals massive funding cuts for everything public-lands related—except for oil and gas

Ski, snowshoe, ice-skate, or score a snowy visit without the crowds at these iconic parks

A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights

Hundreds of people from the Everglades to Yosemite have mobilized as part of a grassroots effort to rid national parks of refuse while federal employees remain furloughed

Plus, a new protocol will make it more difficult for other parks to close during the shutdown

From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.

Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge

From peeing in geysers to stealing linens

Over 16,000 employees will go without pay and local communities will lose approximately $18 million per day

New emails reveal how the U.S. Forest Service caved to Dominion Energy in its quest to build a disruptive pipeline along the Appalachian Trail

It's easier than ever to jump on a bus, bike, train, or trolley to climb, paddle, hike, and camp

The bodies of Garret Bonkowski and Jessica Bartz were discovered on October 1 on a South Rim trail. How they died remains a mystery, and their families want answers.

Pioneers, the government, even John Muir helped kick out Native Americans from their homes on national parks. But in Yosemite, the Miwuk Tribe is getting its village back.

Yosemite National Park closed for three weeks because of the blaze. Here's how much revenue the region lost because of that.

Newly created state offices are promoting outdoor recreation as a major contributor to local economies and the public good, but they need a lot more support to be successful

The crash occurred Saturday, August 4, 14 miles southwest of Denali’s summit

At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.

Twenty-three years have passed since the first voluntary climbing closure on Devils Tower during the month of June, yet hundreds of climbers still ignore the ban

It's taken half a decade to iron out the logistics, and while White Sands National Monument has as good a chance as ever at becoming a park, it's not guaranteed.

Everyone deserves to explore our country's most scenic destinations

Tried-and-true adventures big and small, from sea to shining sea

Our wild places have plenty of adventure for younger explorers, too

While not as famous as some of their siblings, these parks offer stunning sights without all the people

He reversed an Obama-era order that raised hourly pay to $10.10, but few in the guiding industry—including guides—are complaining

Even if you’re not planning on climbing Denali, you can still learn some backcountry best practices from these mountaineering incidents