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This National Park Just Got Bigger—and Conservationists Are Calling It a Win for Wildlife

In a win for public lands, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park has increased in size by about 20 acres, following the acquisition of private land. On December 11, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) ...
WMAZ

U.S. Park Service opposes plan to expand Ocmulgee Mounds, creating Georgia's first national park

MACON, Ga. — A National Park Service official told a Senate committee Tuesday that the agency opposes a bill to turn Macon’s Ocmulgee Mounds into a national park. Mike Caldwell, an associate director ...
AZ Central

National parks free days will look very different in 2026. Here's why

The National Park Service is changing its free entrance days for 2026. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer be fee-free days, while President Donald Trump's June 14 birthday will ...
The Hill

National Park Service to offer free admission on Trump’s birthday

The National Park Service in 2026 will offer free admission to U.S. residents on June 14 — or Flag Day, which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday. The free park entrance days in 2026 are ...
syracuse.com

National Park Service makes major changes to free entry days in 2026

The National Park Service recently announced a major change to its free entry days for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Starting in 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer ...
Travel + Leisure

This Southwestern National Park Is in the World’s Wettest Desert—With Over 2 Million Towering Cacti

Divided into two districts, Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, is most famous for its towering cacti, captivating desert scenery, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The best time to visit is ...
SFGate

Reconsider travel to Glacier National Park, travel experts say

Travel experts say you shouldn’t visit them in 2026. According to Fodor’s recently released “No List” — a list of eight places all over the world compiled by the travel guidebook company — Glacier ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

As the shutdown ends, a long recovery begins at Zion National Park

Park rangers at Zion National Park returned to work with smiles on their faces last week after the federal government shutdown came to an end. “Getting back into the normal swing of things is ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Visitors continue to flock to Zion National Park amid government shutdown. Here’s what’s keeping it open.

Spingdale • Dark orange signs that read “ENTRANCE FEE DONATIONS” in bold white letters currently dot the walls of Zion National Park’s visitor center. To some visitors, it may be the only real ...
Miami Herald

Can you visit Everglades National Park during the federal shutdown? What to know

Parks remain open but services and visitor centers in Everglades are closed. Some rangers and staff are furloughed, reducing law enforcement and upkeep. Private operators run some tours and ferry ...
The Denver Post

Rocky Mountain National Park remains open despite government shutdown

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Colorado’s most-visited national park remains open despite the federal government shutdown, but details about how the shutdown will impact services and ...
Knoxville News Sentinel

Great Smoky Mountains National Park facilities will close in the government shutdown

A federal government shutdown will close facilities in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Roads and trails will likely stay open, but services like restrooms and trash pickup will stop. Most ...