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Here's how many national parks there are in the U.S.

The National Park Service was created by President Woodrow Wilson in 1916. According to the National Park Service, the first ...
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National Parks Are Reopening Across the U.S.—Here’s What to Know Before You Go

From cave tours to camping permits, travelers can once again plan visits to America’s most iconic outdoor destinations.
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U.S. National Park Access Goes Digital, New Fees for Nonresidents and Patriotic Perks for American Families Announced

The U.S. Department of the Interior announces a digital pass system for national parks, effective in 2026, with different ...
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‘Nobody Wants This’: New Poll Finds Majority of Americans Oppose Attacks on National Parks and Park Staff

This poll reaffirms that Americans are united in their support for our national parks. Protecting our national parks is a ...
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Department of Interior announces modernized national park access

The Department of the Interior announced a major update in national park access, launching new digital "America the Beautiful" passes starting January 1, 2026.
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Are national parks open or closed? Here's the status of the most popular NPS sites

Fans of the great outdoors can breathe a sigh of relief. Though operations of "non-essential" government agencies, including the National Park Service, have been put on an indefinite hold, access to ...
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National Parks To Furlough Nearly 9,300 Staff But Stay Partially Open During Shutdown—Here’s What To Know

The Trump administration is repeating its 2018 shutdown tactics, leaving national parks partially open with many fewer staff and services—which national park advocacy groups say is “not just ...