Utah’s busiest state park topped 3 national parks in visitation, as more records fell in 2024
The Great Salt Lake appears to have been a big draw last year, too. Antelope Island — always a crowd-pleaser — leaped past ...
This Utah park reclaimed the top spot as national park visitation, rallied in 2024
A Utah park may have surged back to the top of the West in 2024, but work is underway to make sure its visitor growth doesn't ...
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This Little-Known Texas Ghost Town Is the Perfect Place to Stargaze and Explore One of the Country's Most Underrated National Parks
Local watering holes, street tacos, and classic West Texas charm—you'll find it all and more in Terlingua. Thanks to ...
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The 5 oldest national parks in America
America’s national parks as we know them today consist of more than 430 areas, with 85 million acres in 50 states and other territories, like Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. People make more than 300 ...
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Utah's busiest state park topped 3 national parks in visitation, as more records fell in 2024
SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is known for its "Mighty 5" national parks, but its most-visited state park last year topped three national parks as more visitors continue to gravitate to what else Utah ...
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Mysterious land purchases within Joshua Tree National Park worry locals, environmentalists
Joshua Tree is among the 10 most popular national parks in the U.S. but has no lodging aside from campgrounds within its borders. Environmentalists and nearby residents are concerned that ...
This Arizona state park is off the beaten path. That's why it is a perfect road trip spot
Homolovi State Park was ranked among top road trip destinations in Arizona, and for good reason. Here's why you should make the trip and what to see.
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7 most iconic National Parks in the US: The third one will surprise you
Great Smoky Mountains National Park is, perhaps surprisngly, the most visited national park in the ... is one of the most famous parks in the US. Renowned for its breathtaking granite cliffs ...
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America's National Parks May Face Summer Worker Shortage
U.S. national parks face potential worker shortages ... A potential worker shortfall could hinder the ability of the most popular parks to manage peak season crowds. The hiring freeze includes ...
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Who’s buying up land around Joshua Tree National Park? And why?
But who are these stealthy buyers, and what do they plan to do with the mostly unspoiled land in one of the most popular national parks in the U.S.? Times reporters Alex Wigglesworth and Lila ...
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The 10 Most Incredible National Parks Outside the U.S., According to T+L's A-List Advisors
These protected sites around the world offer dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Elizabeth Cantrell is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories with a focus on ...
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Hiker, 37, Plummets to Death at Popular National Park
A hiker fell to his death in Utah's Zion National Park over the weekend from one of the park's most popular trails ... The National Parks Service said in a statement that Zion National Park ...