With school out for summer, you may be looking for things to do with your family. Try some of these family-friendly ...

Environmental essayist Edward Abbey posited some prescient thoughts about the fate of Arches, where he was a ranger in the ...

Are you thinking about taking your children to a national park or national monument or memorial and not sure how to get them ...

From fishing to kayaking to s’mores by the fire, these kid-friendly lake resorts deliver the perfect mix of adventure and ...

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Mark Carney said Monday he wants to make national parks and historic sites available for free this summer — a move that comes as many Canadians scrub their plans to ...

The Parks Alliance of Louisville faces budget cuts after the loss of federal funding from an EPA environmental justice grant.

guided walks or junior ranger programs for kids. Visitor center exhibits and scenic drives cost nothing beyond your entry fee. 10. Go to national parks when the crowds don’t People at Thunder ...

Vero Beach students in an after-school program of the Pelican Island Audubon Society put on their thinking caps and took out ...

The sound of kids laughing as they play after ... Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Historian Wallace Stegner once called national parks "the best idea we ever had." ...

This special event is all about encouraging kids to explore, learn about nature, and get involved in protecting our national parks. Across the country, many parks will be hosting fun, family ...

Kids can earn their official Junior Ranger badge and bring their friends and family to National Junior Ranger Day events at participating parks. Parkgoers can also give back by signing up for ...