Traveling to or exploring national parks by foot, bicycle, or other nonmotorized modes provides visitors with opportunities to experience natural, cultural, and historical places in new ways. Active transportation infrastructure and programs offer a broad range of benefits to parks and surrounding communities, including helping to better manage vehicle congestion, promoting resource preservation, supporting economic development in gateway communities, and accommodating current and increased visitation by providing alternatives to driving.
A new guidebook from the National Park Service (NPS) is helping parks, their partners, and nearby communities to meet this demand, by pursuing projects and initiatives that enhance active transportation.
Last updated: August 20, 2025