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National Parks Are Not Just Open, They’re Free

“Where it is possible ... outdoor spaces will remain open to the public.”

White Sands to Become a National Park

Historic site was previously designated White Sands National Monument

How to Get Adventure Permits for the Country’s Best Damn Swimming Hole

Plus, dates for thrills in the Grand Canyon and Mount Whitney

What Unholy Madness Hath Six Flags Wrought?

You may lose your lunch just watching it

One Nonprofit’s Quest to Turn Abandoned Railways Into Bike Trails

Your weekend ride, now with a side of American history

A Real-Life ‘Jurassic Park’ Is in the Works, and It Looks Bonkers

There's a conspicuous lack of Jeff Goldblum, unfortunately

No, Yosemite Will Not Be “Presented by Starbucks”

National Parks going corporate? Nonsense.

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If You Get Lost in the Woods, Should You Have to Pay for Your Rescue?

In some states, wandering off trail could cost you thousands of dollars

How to Behave in National Parks, According to the People Who Work There

FYI: Petting bison and using the park as a driving range are off limits

A Guide to the Best Public Parks in All Five NYC Boroughs

From Central and Prospect to some hidden gems that you've almost definitely never heard of

Two Brothers Just Set an Insane, Half-Mile Highlining Record Over Yosemite

Moises and Daniel Monterrubio set a few records in the process

National Park Service Announces Its Free-Entry Days for 2021

Here's when you should visit bucket-list parks like Joshua Tree and Yellowstone

The Story Behind the Growing Number of Tribal National Parks

Kansas and Nebraska's Ioway Tribal National Park, established this week, is the newest of its kind

Chicago Now Has a Giant Outdoor Jungle Gym for Adults

The Forge in Lemont is the COVID-approved entertainment space we all need right now

What It’s Like to Be a Bootleg Bartender in Prospect Park

Legal? Unfortunately, no. But providing drinks to socially distanced park goers is a worthy venture.