Visiting Parks in 2025

Find information and resources about planning your visit to a national park this year.

Celebrating the Season

Find winter festivities happening at parks across the country and join in the many historical and cultural traditions of the season.

First Day Hikes

Step into the new year with a hike in a national or state park! Find tips to plan your hike, plus some yearlong challenges to keep going.

Natural Highs

Whether you are climbing to the top or enjoying the view from below, find the highest points in states that are within a national park.

A Winter Solstice Story

During the winter solstice, the sun peeks out for just two hours in the Yukon. Long nights and clear skies reveal a unique, polar skyscape.

Weather Ready

As the seasons change, be prepared for all kinds of weather situations that may arise while visiting national parks.

Social Media

Follow, share, and be a part of the conversation on official National Park Service social media channels.

Photos, Videos, Webcams & More

Explore the national parks through multimedia. Search for photos, videos, webcams, and audio files on any topic.