From Yosemite’s Badger Pass to little-known slopes in Washington State and Ohio, three parks offer a rare chance to ski ...

Here's what park guests will see that's new when they visit Whiskeytown National Recreation Area and Shasta Trinity National ...

The acting director of the National Park Service believes 2025 was a “ass-kicking year.” Advocates for what polls say is the most popular federal agency might use the same term, but with a far ...

Ground teams recovered their bodies at about the 9,600-foot level, officials said.

Several major changes are coming to U.S. national parks in 2026 to mark America's 250th anniversary. There will be more "patriotic fee-free days" for U.S. residents, replacing some previous free days ...

The Trump administration has made changes to national park fees and free days, which go into effect on Jan. 1, 2026. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day and Juneteenth are no longer on the list of free ...

The park rangers borrowed inspiration from beavers throughout Rocky Mountain National Park.

Home to ancient earthen mounds, Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park in Macon, Georgia, offers insight into the area's Indigenous history. Visitors can tour a reconstructed lodge and view ...

Everglades National Park spans 1.5 million acres and is accessible through three main entrances located hours apart. Known for its biodiversity, the park provides a protected habitat for Florida ...

This tucked-away Texas park delivers dramatic canyon scenery, roaming bison herds, scenic hiking trails, peaceful camping, ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Experts detail the benefits of swimming, from strengthening your muscles to reducing inflammation and boosting your mental health—and how to get started. Swimming offers a low-impact exercise with ...