Skip the car and experience America's top national parks through seamless rail links, park shuttles, and easy transit access ...

Staffing cuts at the National Park Service in Alaska will mean less oversight of wolves, whales, weather and fast-melting glaciers this summer. The cuts raise questions about the experiences that 3.3 ...

Cruise ship approaches Margerie Glacier in Glacier Bay National Park. (NPS) A new report says visitors to Alaska’s national parks and preserves spent $1.2 billion in nearby communities last year. That ...

The battle over the name of North America’s tallest mountain has returned to Washington, reviving a dispute that spans more ...

Brooks Falls at Katmai National Park and Preserve (Brian Venua/KMXT) More and more, national parks are using social media to boost visitor numbers and amplify their conservation efforts. A new study ...

Warning: This graphic requires JavaScript. Please enable JavaScript for the best experience. Photographer Bonnie Jo Mount traveled to Alaska for The Washington Post ...

The majestic Western Arctic Caribou Herd in Alaska travels a distance equivalent to New York City to Seattle each year. But ...

Princess Cruises is expanding its selection of Alaska National Parks cruisetours. The new itineraries give guests more opportunities to discover national parks, including Glacier Bay, Denali, Wrangell ...

Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve is a must for many Alaska cruise passengers. But a slate of upcoming itineraries will feature extra-long visits. While cruise ships typically spend between nine ...

In 2023, visitors to Alaska’s National Parks spent $1.5 billion in Alaska. $1.5 billion! And those same visitors supported 23,000 jobs. Leaving aside all their natural beauty and cultural significance ...

From the Great Smoky Mountains to Yellowstone, explore the best of America's natural wonders. Giovanna Caravetta is a travel writer based in Southern California with a passion for embracing la dolce ...