Many of America's best outdoor (and, in some cases, indoor) destinations are under the jurisdiction of the National Park Service (NPS). Across the country, the 63 national parks and countless other NPS-administered sites are top spots for any upcoming vacation itinerary in 2025.

It’s also a free entrance day across America’s national parks, the last such day this year. “We’re excited for members of the public to discover national parks on Veteran’s Day, and especially invite current military and their dependents,

So, where can you go to avoid the crowds? Here are 5 recommendations for some of America’s least-visited national parks in the Lower 48. New Mexico’s Carlsbad Caverns National Park ignited my passion for national parks. I was blown away by the giant ...

It has taken me two cross-country bicycle trips and more than 8,000 miles in the saddle to realise that America doesn’t need to be made great again. Because it may already be the greatest country on Earth.

I visited all 63 US national parks alone and recommend that travelers purchase an annual pass, make reservations in advance, and take lots of photos.

Veterans Day is the last entry fee-free day this year. Also in California, veterans can enter 144 state parks for free on Monday.

National Parks nationwide will waive entrance fees for visitors in honor of Veterans Day, which is on Monday, Nov. 11. It’s important to note that while visitors can access the parks for free, fees for other activities like camping won’t be waived.

If you're planning on visiting one of our gorgeous national parks on Monday, November 11, you're in luck. Parks nationwide celebrate Veterans Day by waving fees. The post National parks nationwide waive entrance fees for Veterans Day appeared first on The Manual.

Brad Booth/iStock/Getty Images While the summer season is the most popular time to visit national parks, that doesn't mean it's necessarily the best one. In many national parks across the US, October and November are excellent months to schedule a visit.