While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.

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Federal authorities are investigating after a woman died after she was found with severe injuries at Yosemite National Park last week, according to the National Park Service. "NPS is investigating ...

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The National Parks Conservation Association is warning that federal cuts could impact visitors' experiences at some of ...

Already, national parks in the state are said to be reeling ... “No one ever sent a memo out on the record. It was just word of mouth.” Civilian contractors such as carpenters and tradespeople ...

Traditionally, individual parks and the National Park Service have touted how successful the previous year was. That has been especially true since a spike in attendance during the COVID pandemic.

As the administration fires rangers and other workers, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to publicize visitors numbers. By Lisa Friedman Reporting from Washington America ...

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She lamented the firing of 1,000 National Park Service employees, a move that has resulted in long lines, canceled reservations and closed visitor centers at parks across the country, she said.