For many people, a national park is the most prestigious designation among the units of the National Park System. Some national parks were established as such outright, but many others were elevated ...

Just how many national parks are in the US? Sure, there are 63 national parks, but is that the whole national park system? Not even close!

The designation could help add tourism dollars and new jobs to the billions the commercial seafood industry already reaps in ...

Maryland lawmakers push for Justice Thurgood Marshall's school to be designated as a National Historic Site, preserving his legacy for future generations.

Osawatomie city leaders are hoping the kickoff of a reconnaissance survey will lead to a national park designation for the ...

Georgia is one step closer to having its first national park and preserve, after the bipartisan Ocmulgee Mounds Park and ...

our National Park System offers visitors more than 85 million acres of beautiful, protected public land. History buffs, nature enthusiasts, extreme sportspeople, and laid-back campers alike can ...