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National park tourists spark outrage after getting caught breaking rules in broad daylight: 'They should be permanently banned'

Visitors to Badlands National Park in South Dakota have been flouting important safety precautions, according to footage shared by the Tourons of National Parks (@touronsofnationalparks) Instagram ...
The Salt Lake Tribune

Voices: Timed entry at Zion National Park is good for the park, its visitors and neighboring communities

The state of Utah’s Public Lands Coordinating Council recently hosted a meeting of federal and state officials to discuss various issues affecting the use and management of the state’s national parks.
Outside

This National Park Just Got Bigger—and Conservationists Are Calling It a Win for Wildlife

In a win for public lands, Arizona’s Saguaro National Park has increased in size by about 20 acres, following the acquisition of private land. On December 11, the nonprofit Trust for Public Land (TPL) ...
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Everything you can see in Badlands National Park in one day

From dramatic overlooks to hidden roadside stops, this guide shows how to experience Badlands National Park in just 24 hours with more than 17 must see locations along the way. Anthony Geary, who ...
SFGate

This spectacular national park road no longer requires reservations

For the first time in five summers, visitors to Glacier National Park will likely be able to drive the park’s most popular thoroughfare — the Going-to-the-Sun Road — without a vehicle reservation in ...
WMAZ

U.S. Park Service opposes plan to expand Ocmulgee Mounds, creating Georgia's first national park

MACON, Ga. — A National Park Service official told a Senate committee Tuesday that the agency opposes a bill to turn Macon’s Ocmulgee Mounds into a national park. Mike Caldwell, an associate director ...
AZ Central

National parks free days will look very different in 2026. Here's why

The National Park Service is changing its free entrance days for 2026. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer be fee-free days, while President Donald Trump's June 14 birthday will ...
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Why one day in Badlands National Park is more intense than you think

Join us on an exhilarating 24-hour adventure through the stunning landscapes of Badlands National Park in South Dakota! From the dramatic rock formations and deep canyons to the diverse wildlife and ...
The Hill

National Park Service to offer free admission on Trump’s birthday

The National Park Service in 2026 will offer free admission to U.S. residents on June 14 — or Flag Day, which also happens to be President Trump’s birthday. The free park entrance days in 2026 are ...
syracuse.com

National Park Service makes major changes to free entry days in 2026

The National Park Service recently announced a major change to its free entry days for U.S. citizens and permanent residents. Starting in 2026, Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth will no longer ...
Travel + Leisure

This Southwestern National Park Is in the World’s Wettest Desert—With Over 2 Million Towering Cacti

Divided into two districts, Saguaro National Park in Tucson, Arizona, is most famous for its towering cacti, captivating desert scenery, and outdoor recreation opportunities. The best time to visit is ...
SFGate

Reconsider travel to Glacier National Park, travel experts say

Travel experts say you shouldn’t visit them in 2026. According to Fodor’s recently released “No List” — a list of eight places all over the world compiled by the travel guidebook company — Glacier ...