Parks Are Closing—but Wilderness Is All Around You
Social distancing is a prime opportunity to discover the nature in our own backyards and redefine our idea of what's wild
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DOI Is Using Coronavirus as a Smoke Screen
With the public distracted, Secretary Bernhardt is advancing environmental harm
National Park Service Waived Entrance Fees
You can visit parks for free right now, but you still need to take precautions to prevent the spread of the coronavirus
Outdoor Meccas Are Not a Social-Distancing Hack
As wilderness hubs like Bishop and Moab shutter their gates to visitors, what's an outdoor lover to do during a pandemic? We're here to help.
For Now, You Can Still Take Your Kids Outside
Although the coronavirus has shuttered schools and events across the country, outdoor spaces can be a healthy outlet for families—but it's important to stay informed and cautious
National Parks Are Still Open Despite COVID-19
Despite warnings about crowds and the spread of the coronavirus, the National Park Service is keeping most of its units open for now, but a number of parks are starting to close certain facilities
You've Never Seen Sunrises Like Those at Death Valley
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.
The Most Visited U.S. National Parks of 2019
Over 300 million people visited national parks in 2019, the third-highest total in over a century
Joshua Tree Made Me a Desert Person
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.
Some Roads in Acadia Will Soon Require Reservations
The popular Maine national park will begin testing a reservation system for driving on certain roads in fall 2020 to help alleviate congestion
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