National parks draw millions of visitors each year. No two parks are the same, and some showcase glacial lakes, vast sand dunes or tree-lined vistas as far as the eye can see. Although the United States National Park Service was not established until 1916, various departments supervised park...
America's National Park Service is more than 100 years old. President Woodrow Wilson signed the act that created the NPS on August 25, 1916, and since then the parks have attracted a steady stream of nature lovers who want to take in all the beauty the parks have to offer. National parks are a...
A day spent in the great outdoors can expose people to unparalleled beauty and offer the ability to view wildlife not readily encountered elsewhere. The United States has dozens of federally recognized national parks, as well as many other historic sites, scenic trails, national seashores, and...
Parks have long been popular places to congregate. Facilities vary, but many parks offer various amenities - from walking or biking trails to dog runs to fitness areas. And while thousands of individuals and families visit parks each year, when the COVID-19 pandemic was declared in early 2020,...