It’s a wonderland for hikers, runners, birders, golfers, bowlers, cyclists, off-roadsters, crafters, astronomers, geologists, botanists and even fishers.

Minnesota’s history is filled with defining moments that left a lasting imprint on the land, from its early Indigenous ...

In the mid-afternoon of April 19, 1775, a group of men from the American colonies prepared to ambush retreating British soldiers near Hartwell Tavern in Lincoln, Massachusetts.

For a whole week, national parks across the country, including those in Texas, are celebrating with themed days and special ...

Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

The Interior Department is supposed to oversee 400 national parks and historic sites, uphold treaty rights with over 500 recognized Native American tribes, manage more than 500 million acres of ...

Minute Man National Historical Park in Massachusetts will host a series of events to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord.

In Part 2 of our series, National Park Week: The state of America’s outdoors, we take a look at one of the historic tributes ... Ranger Day kicks off National Parks week with nationwide family ...

National Park Week starts April 19 with free admission to all national parks. Concerns exist regarding the impact of National Park Service layoffs on park experiences. Despite staffing challenges ...

Earth Day also falls during National Park Week. Celebrated for 55 years, one billion people in 193 countries host events and ...