SFGATE: One of the only news sites dedicated to national parks to close amid funding woes National Parks Traveler — among the oldest publications dedicated to national parks coverage in the United States — announced on April 6 that without the intervention of a new, long-term donor, the ... One of the only news sites dedicated to national parks to close amid funding woes USA TODAY on MSN: Planning summer travel? These national parks are most (and least) popular New data from the National Park Service shows which parks drew the biggest crowds, and which stayed quiet.

Understanding the Context

Travel + Leisure on MSN: This 5,600-mile Road Trip Covers 11 States and 12 of America's Best National Parks This 5,600-mile Road Trip Covers 11 States and 12 of America's Best National Parks Stars and Stripes: Navy to hold week of outreach events at national parks Unlike most Navy Weeks, which focus on a single location, the National Parks week will take place in multiple areas across the country. Mercury News: Yosemite, other national parks to stay partially open, but with programs and services limited during shutdown Yosemite and other national parks across California and the rest of the United States remained open Wednesday, the first day of the federal government shutdown, but with limited services, staff and ... Yosemite, other national parks to stay partially open, but with programs and services limited during shutdown The Mercury News: The most-visited national parks in America include this California jewel More than 323 million visitors flocked to national parks in 2025, according to recently released data from the National Park Service. That’s fewer than in 2024 — 332 million, an all-time high — but ...

Key Insights

The Lowell Sun: Markey, Senate colleagues demand funding pulled from enforcement of order censoring national parks Markey, Senate colleagues demand funding pulled from enforcement of order censoring national parks Outside Online: Are Guns Allowed in National Parks? A New Lawsuit Says Yes. Can you legally carry a firearm in national parks? While carrying on the trail is legal, a new lawsuit seeks to end the ban on guns in facilities like gift shops and visitor centers. North Dakota is home to 14 state parks and one national park.

Final Thoughts

What do America’s national parks taste like? In Northern California, perhaps it’s the earthiness of forest mushrooms and sweetness of crab meat. Along the Southern border, maybe the basso of pine ...