Featured Stories

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Visiting Parks in 2025

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

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A Thanksgiving List

Here are 25 things we are thankful for in 2025 that make national parks incredible places to enjoy nature.

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Celebrating the Season

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

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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.

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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.

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Weather Ready

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

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Social Media

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

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Photos, Videos, Webcams & More

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