National parks are in crisis. Should you visit or not?
An inverted U.S. flag, a symbol of distress, is seen near Upper Yosemite Fall during a national day of action against the ...
‘Reckless’: Trump’s order forces national parks to stay open despite staff shortages
The Trump administration mandated that national parks keep their trails open despite ongoing staffing shortages and safety concerns. On Thursday, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum issued an order ...
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Interior secretary orders national parks to be open and accessible as workforce is cut
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum is directing national parks to “remain open and accessible” and says officials will ensure ...
Ex-National Park Service chief warns of fallout from federal cuts
Visitor traffic to U.S. National Parks is at an all-time high, but former parks directors warns the recent job cuts could spell trouble.
Planning to visit these national parks? You may need to make a reservation to get in
While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.