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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Beginning in mid-April the National Park Service at Acadia National Park in Maine will not accept cash for park entrance fees ...

Acadia is among the nation's top 10 most popular national parks. And there seems to be confusion about what these DOGE cuts ...

Looking to head out on a national park adventure this May, but aren't sure which parks should be on your itinerary? In this ...

like Acadia and Zion. Here are the biggest takeaways from the new data. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most popular of ...

Entry Fees: An underrated alternative to Acadia National Park, the 730-acre Bradbury Mountain State Park receives fewer visitors per year, making it a better destination than Acadia, especially ...

The best time to visit Acadia National Park is September through early October ... Keep in mind that Park Loop Road and the road to the Cadillac Mountain summit can get congested pretty easily ...

NPCA outlines what visitors can expect when visiting a national park this year in light of recent changes in the federal ...

Which U.S. national parks saw the most visitors in 2024? Super-popular spots included Yosemite, Acadia, and Glacier National ...

While recent travelers said a trip to Acadia isn't complete without a stop at Cadillac Mountain ... you're visiting during the winter months, you'll have to hike to the summit; the park closes ...