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California's geographical diversity is by far its greatest asset. It's rare that in one state you can hit up the beach, hike mountains, explore dense forests and wander through the desert. But in ...

For more than 100 years, the National Park Service has managed millions of acres solely for the "enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations." Today, 63 designated national ...

National parks are the perfect destinations for those looking to get in touch with nature. There are 63 national parks in the U.S., but which were the most popular in 2024? The National Park Service ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which stretches across North Carolina and Tennessee, was the most-visited park of 2023. Wolfgang Kaehler / LightRocket via Getty Images America’s national parks ...

WASHINGTON — National parks will remain partially open during the government shutdown set to begin Wednesday, according to an Interior Department contingency plan posted Tuesday evening. Open-air ...

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