Local museums offer fascinating glimpses into Mississippi’s rich cultural heritage. Family-owned restaurants serve Delta specialties with recipes passed down for generations. The town’s green spaces ...

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...

Travelers who heard about National Park Service layoffs in February may have reconsidered visits, but here’s what to know ...

Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

National Park Week starts April 19 with free admission to all national parks. Concerns exist regarding the impact of National Park Service layoffs on park experiences. Despite staffing challenges ...

National parks are facing challenges maintaining restrooms and visitor centers due to staffing shortages. Budget cuts, buyouts, and layoffs have resulted in a significant loss of staff positions ...

Beyond April 19, additional fee-free days are scheduled for later in the year, including June 19 (Juneteenth), August 4 ...

These national park employees were tasked with maintaining and cleaning parks, as well as educating visitors and performing other functions within the parks. Advocates of the National Park Service ...

Peak season in many US national parks has begun. Families heading outdoors during spring break are arriving by the carload to enjoy hiking, admire wildlife, learn about history and nature and ...