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National Park Service Announces 5 Fee-Free Days for 2023

The National Park Service will have 5  entrance fee-free days  in 2023. These ‘free days’ provide free admittance to all national parks for everyone.

Written by Mary Murphy December 20, 2022

Going Backpacking in a National Park? Here Are Our 5 Favorite Routes, With Itineraries

Nothing beats backpacking in a National Park, but it requires a lot of planning and permits. Here’s a short list of our favorite backpacking itineraries,…

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 30, 2022

From the Rio Grande to the Chisos Mountains: A Guide to Big Bend National Park in Texas

Located on the border of Mexico in the southwest corner of Texas, Big Bend National Park offers plenty of camping, hiking, backpacking, rafting, and more!

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 29, 2022

Not Just Yosemite: Your Guide to All 9 California National Parks

Everyone knows of Half Dome in Yosemite. But how much do you know about California’s other national parks?

Written by Xiaoling Keller November 09, 2022

‘1,000-Year’ Death Valley Flood Temporarily Traps 500 Visitors

Massive flooding in the hottest place on Earth stranded hundreds of visitors at Death Valley National Park over the weekend.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 09, 2022

Visit World’s Tallest Tree, Get a $5K Fine and 6 Months in Jail

Starting this month, Redwood visitors seeking to see the tallest tree in the world will risk serious penalties.

Written by Sam Anderson August 03, 2022

Mt. Rainier, Glacier, Banff & More: Swiftwick Expands National Park Socks

Show off your national park pride with Swiftwick’s colorful new sock designs. Never-before-featured parks include Glacier, Death Valley, and Mt. Rainier.

Written by Andrew McLemore August 02, 2022

New Yosemite Reservation Requirements for 2022: All You Need to Know

If you want to get into Yosemite National Park this summer, you’ll want to plan ahead. A new Yosemite reservation plan seeks to address growing…

Written by Sam Anderson March 21, 2022

Vandals Deface Millennia-Old Big Bend Petroglyph Beyond Repair

On Dec. 26, 2021, Big Bend National park visitors scratched their names over a petroglyph that’s up to 8,500 years old. Experts say they can’t…

Written by Sam Anderson January 07, 2022

Leaked NPS Report Reveals Unaddressed Harassment, Discrimination in Parks Service

On Monday, a report showing deeply rooted internal culture issues in the National Park Service leaked. Some think the agency buried it.

Written by Sam Anderson November 16, 2021

Check Out These Vintage Posters for Each National Park

This new book celebrates all 59 national parks with a collection of vintage-inspired posters.

Written by Sam Anderson July 09, 2021

Free National Park Days Set for 2021: Mark Your Calendar

The Trump Administration announced fee-free days for the national parks this month. Best of all, there’s one more free day next year!

Written by Nicole Qualtieri December 28, 2020

Shop With Fjallraven and Win a Free National Parks Pass

Last year, Fjallraven gave away over 1,500 national park passes during its Black Friday National Parks Pass giveaway. This year, shopping may look different, but…

Written by Mary Murphy November 23, 2020