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See the local weather conditions at any of the nations state parks so that you and your family can have the best possible experience. Accurate information ensure that you will be able to plan accordingly and make the most of your national park adventure.
Explore our nation's treasures — our National Parks — their history, their people, and their stories. From Denali, the tallest mountain peak, to Death Valley's Badwater Basin, 282 feet below sea level. Nearly 90 million acres of land and the 20,000 rangers and 246,000 volunteers that protect it all.
Rock-climbing, rafting, horseback riding, or perhaps simply observing nature with its vast variety of wildlife, the nations national parks have something to offer everyone. Find out what each park has to offer and start an adventure of a lifetime.
While National Parks blanket 84.6 million acres, or 3.4 percent, of the United States, if you live in a bustling city, it's easy to forget they're even there. But America's 58 National Parks—which span 27 states—are full of natural wonders just waiting to be discovered. Whether you're a nature-lover, adventurer, or a city-dweller dreaming of seeing a bit of green, here are 15 reasons to visit the National Parks this summer. The wonders on display in America's parks go far beyond a few bushes and trees. There are volcanoes (Lassen Volcanic, California) and glaciers (Kenai Fjords, Alaska), mysterious caves (Mammoth Cave, Kentucky) and snow-topped mountains (Mount Rainier, Washington).
