U.S. parks
As a memorial turns 80, it gets a boost
Washington's Tidal Basin/National Mall area is threatened by climate change. Learn about ideas to keep it viable for future generations.
Biden’s first national monument teems with history and wildlife
President Biden has designated the Camp Hale–Continental Divide National Monument, which will protect over 21,000 hectares.
Offering a fuller picture of Indigenous Maryland
A new mobile app created by an American University professor helps users learn about the past and present contributions of Indigenous peoples.
National Park Service turns 106
The National Park Service celebrates its 106th birthday August 25. Take some time to reflect on the public lands' jaw-dropping features.
Native Americans protect heritage, connect visitors to nature at U.S. parks
International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples is August 9. Get to know Charles Sams III, director of the U.S. National Park Service.
From train tracks to cycling trails
The Rails to Trails program is turning abandoned railroads into bike trails, with the goal of connecting the entire country by 2040.
Americans honor Ukrainian poet Shevchenko
U.S. cities that honor Taras Shevchenko include Cleveland, Detroit, New York and Washington. Learn how they pay tribute to this poet and why.
How public parks honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.
Learn about the significance of parks and trails named after Martin Luther King Jr. and how parks, and access to them, shaped his activism.
A century-old park ranger tells America’s story
Many National Park Service rangers tell the story of the United States from firsthand experience. Betty Reid Soskin has a century's worth.