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On Rocky Mountain National Park’s less-visited west side, the Kawuneeche Valley looks different than it used to. Where ...

Zion National Park is stunning and peaceful in winter, with fewer crowds and rare access to scenic drives by personal vehicle ...

Spingdale • Dark orange signs that read “ENTRANCE FEE DONATIONS” in bold white letters currently dot the walls of Zion National Park’s visitor center. To some visitors, it may be the only real ...

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A government shutdown has caused National Parks to operate with reduced staff, impacting nearby businesses. Gateway communities near national parks risk losing up to $80 million in visitor spending ...

Funding provided by the state and local partners is keeping Great Smoky Mountains National Park operating during the shutdown. Roads, trails and popular sites such as Cades Cove have remained open to ...

Lions, white rhinos, elephants, and giraffes have been reintroduced to a park that was once nearly devastated by civil war. Learn how to plan your trip to see the Big Five here, from where to stay to ...