National Parks

Acadia National Park protects the natural beauty of the highest rocky headlands along the Atlantic coastline o…

The headwaters of Alagnak Wild River lie within the rugged Aleutian Range of neighboring Katmai National Park …

American Memorial Park honors the American and Marianas people who gave their lives during the Marianas Campai…

Welcome to Anacostia Park, your neighborhood national park in the heart of Washington, DC! Enjoy exercise alon…

Discover a landscape of contrasting colors, landforms, and textures unlike any other. The park has over 2,000 …

The rugged beauty of the Badlands draws visitors from around the world. These striking geologic deposits conta…

In the 1840s the Arkansas River was the border between territory claimed by the United States and Mexico. Loca…

There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in …

Within sight of downtown Miami, yet worlds away, Biscayne protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, em…

Big enough to be overwhelming, still intimate enough to feel the pulse of time, the Black Canyon of the Gunnis…

Written by prejudice rather than law, the story of the Blackwell School is one of “separate but equal” educati…

The Bluestone River and the rugged and ancient gorge it has carved is a richly diverse and scenic area of the …

Hoodoos (irregular columns of rock) exist on every continent, but here is the largest concentration found anyw…

Established in 1972, Buffalo National River flows freely for 135 miles and is one of the few remaining undamme…

In 1857, businessman and transportation entrepreneur John Butterfield was awarded a contract to establish an o…

Canyonlands invites you to explore a wilderness of countless canyons and fantastically formed buttes carved by…

Located in south-central Utah in the heart of red rock country, Capitol Reef National Park encompasses the 100…

High ancient sea ledges, deep rocky canyons, flowering cactus, and desert wildlife—treasures above ground. Hid…

President Franklin D. Roosevelt created programs to give people a chance to rebuild their lives from the Great…

Channel Islands National Park encompasses five remarkable islands and their ocean environment, preserving and …

Christiansted National Historic Site was established in 1952 as the first unit of the National Park Service in…

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland…

Officially established in 1965, National Mall and Memorial Parks actually protects some of the older parkland …

Crater Lake inspires awe. Native Americans witnessed its formation 7,700 years ago, when a violent eruption tr…

Though a short distance from the urban areas of Cleveland and Akron, Cuyahoga Valley National Park seems world…

In this below-sea-level basin, steady drought and record summer heat make Death Valley a land of extremes. Yet…

Denali is six million acres of wild land, bisected by one ribbon of road. Travelers along it see the park's si…

Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, known as the Dry Tortugas. Here, Fort Jeffer…

This stunning landscape on the Salish Sea, with its rich farmland and promising seaport, lured the earliest Am…

America's only Nobel Prize-winning playwright, Eugene O'Neill, chose Northern California as his sanctuary at t…

Everglades National Park protects an unparalleled landscape that provides important habitat for numerous rare …

April 14, 1865. President Lincoln is assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how a nation handled grief and l…

On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated at Ford’s Theatre. Discover how everyday people …

This 376 acre wooded park was once home to an earthen fort built to protect Washington, DC, during the Civil W…

Built to defend the river approach to Washington, DC, Fort Washington has stood as silent sentry for over 200 …

This vast landscape does not contain roads or trails. Visitors discover intact ecosystems where people have li…

The Gateway Arch reflects St. Louis' role in the Westward Expansion of the United States during the nineteenth…

Covering 3.3 million acres of rugged mountains, dynamic glaciers, temperate rainforest, wild coastlines and de…

Come and experience Glacier's pristine forests, alpine meadows, rugged mountains, and spectacular lakes. With …

Grand Canyon National Park is a testament to the power of water over rock. This immense chasm—277 miles long, …

Rising above a scene rich with extraordinary wildlife, pristine lakes, and alpine terrain, the Teton Range sta…

From the 13,063-foot summit of Wheeler Peak to the marble passages of Lehman Caves and groves of ancient brist…

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer…

Ridge upon ridge of forest straddles the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains …

Camp ten miles from the Washington Monument! Greenbelt Park is located in suburban Greenbelt, Maryland just te…

Guadalupe Mountains National Park protects the world's most extensive Permian fossil reef, the four highest pe…

This special place vibrates with stories of ancient and modern Hawaiian culture and protects the bond between …

Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park protects some of the most unique geological, biological, and cherished cultura…

In 2026, Honouliuli National Historic Site is commemorating the 80th year since Honouliuli Internment Camp clo…

Hot Springs National Park has a rich cultural past. The grand architecture of its historic bathhouses is equal…

Indiana Dunes National Park hugs 15 miles of the southern shore of Lake Michigan and has much to offer. Whethe…

Explore a rugged, isolated island, far from the sights and sounds of civilization. Surrounded by Lake Superior…

Two distinct desert ecosystems, the Mojave and the Colorado, come together in Joshua Tree National Park. A fas…

A landscape is alive underneath our feet, filled with creatures that remind us what wildness really means. Her…

At the edge of the Kenai Peninsula lies a land where the weights of glaciers have up mountains, carved fjords,…

This dramatic landscape testifies to nature's size, power, and time. The immense granite canyon of the Kings R…

Caribou, sand dunes, the Kobuk River, and half a million acres of boreal wilderness are here. No roads cross t…

Lake Clark National Park and Preserve is a land of stunning beauty where volcanoes steam, salmon run, bears gr…

Lassen Volcanic National Park is home to steaming fumaroles, meadows freckled with wildflowers, clear mountain…

From this distance the seat of national power appears pristine across the river, so President Johnson came her…

Longfellow House-Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site preserves a remarkable Georgian house whose …

Mammoth Cave National Park preserves the world's longest known cave system and part of the Green River valley.…

For over 700 years, the Ancestral Pueblo people built thriving communities on the mesas, in the alcoves, and a…

In the middle of a bustling urban setting, this 72 mile river park offers quiet stretches for fishing, boating…

Ascending to 14,411 feet above sea level, Mount Rainier stands as an icon of the Pacific Northwest. An active …

The National Park of American Samoa welcomes you into the heart of the South Pacific, to a world of sights, so…

To a casual observer, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town. But a closer look revealed…

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…

A rugged, whitewater river flowing northward through deep canyons, the New River is among the oldest rivers on…

With a little something for everyone, the Niobrara National Scenic River is a destination for crossing adventu…

Less than three hours from Seattle, North Cascades National Park is the place to find azure-colored lakes and …

With its incredible range of precipitation and elevation, Olympic National Park exhibits remarkable diversity.…

Ozark National Scenic Riverways is the first national park area to protect a river system. The Current and Jac…

A street unlike any other. It is known the world over as the heart of the Nation's Capital. America's history …

Perry's Victory and International Peace Memorial was established to honor those who fought in the Battle of La…

Did you know that Petrified Forest is more spectacular than ever? This is a surprising land of painted landsca…

Some 23 million years ago multiple volcanoes erupted, flowed, and slid to form what would become Pinnacles Nat…

Piscataway Park is home to bald eagles, beavers, deer, foxes, ospreys, and many other species. To complement t…

Every president except George Washington has called the White House home and has run the executive branch of t…

For 218 years, the Presidio served as an army post for three nations. World and local events, from military ca…

Prince William Forest Park is an oasis, a respite of quiet and calm. In 1936, Chopawamsic Recreation Area open…

Imagine you had just broken the sacred laws, the kapu, and the only punishment was death. Your only chance of …

How many places in America can you walk in the footsteps of a king? Where else has a stranded sailor risen up …

In a growing Chicago neighborhood, diverse people and stories intertwined. All were seeking opportunity. Some …

Most people know Redwood as home to the tallest trees on Earth. But the parks also protect vast prairies, oak …

For 196 miles, this free-flowing stretch of the Rio winds its way through desert expanses and stunning canyons…

Rock Creek Park is truly a gem in our nation's capital. This 1,754 acre city park was officially authorized in…

Rocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles encompass and protect spectacular mountain environments. Enjoy…

Tucson, Arizona is home to the nation's largest cacti. The giant saguaro is the universal symbol of the Americ…

Grab your paddle and your longing for adventure and head to the St. Croix and Namekagon rivers! Together they …

Since 1665, Saint Paul's Church played a vital role in the colonial life of Eastchester, 20 miles north of New…

Originally established in 1938 as the first National Historic Site in the United States, Salem Maritime Nation…

Salt River Bay National Historical Park and Ecological Preserve uniquely documents the human and natural Carib…

Home to the General Sherman Tree, the world's largest tree by volume, Sequoia National Park also features the …

Just 75 miles from the bustle of Washington, D.C., Shenandoah National Park is a land bursting with cascading …

The White House is owned by the American people and stewarded by the National Park Service. It is more than th…

In the 1930s, landscape architects transformed Mason’s Island from neglected, overgrown farmland into Theodore…

When Theodore Roosevelt came to Dakota Territory to hunt bison in 1883, he was instantly captivated by the rug…

Canoe through rapids and quiet pools as the Delaware River winds its way through a valley of swiftly changing …

Virgin Islands National Park is more than just beautiful beaches. Hike to plantation ruins to learn about the …

Voyageurs is a maze of interconnected water highways. The park's four large lakes, 26 smaller interior lakes, …

War in the Pacific National Historical Park was established to commemorate the bravery and sacrifice of those …

Rising from the heart of the Tularosa Basin is one of the world's great natural wonders—the glistening white s…

Wilson's Creek was the first major Civil War battle fought west of the Mississippi River, and where the first …

Bison, elk, and other wildlife roam the rolling prairie grasslands and ponderosa pine forests of one of Americ…

No matter what your age or taste in shows, you'll find something you like onstage at Wolf Trap National Park f…

Women’s Rights National Historical Park tells the story of the first Women’s Rights Convention, held in Seneca…

Wrangell-St. Elias is a vast national park that rises from the ocean all the way up to 18,008 ft. At 13.2 mill…

On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park in the world. The park sits atop a volcanic hot s…

Yosemite National Park is best known for its waterfalls, but within its nearly 1,200 square miles, you can fin…

Follow the paths where native people and pioneers walked. Gaze up at massive sandstone cliffs of cream, pink, …