The parks' glacial valleys, particularly in the winter, enhance this Nordic illusion. Carved by ancient glaciers, these valleys stretch out in sweeping vistas that mirror the glacially sculpted ...

Yes. "National Park Week is a great time to visit one of the country's 430+ national parks," an NPS spokesperson told USA TODAY by email. "It also is an opportune time to plan summer vacations or ...

National parks saw a record-breaking 331.8 million visitors in the last year, a 2% increase from the previous year. Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park, ...