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Trump Orders Criticism Of National Parks; Visitors Praise Them Instead

One brave NPS staff person revealed how visitors are responding to Trump’s call for public comments, and the results are not what he wanted.

The Trump Administration wants to eliminate hundreds of America’s national historical and cultural parks. Here’s why.

National parks shouldn’t be given to states, but Trump’s budget would do just that. Here’s why it’s wrong (and what he really wants).

Trump is cutting 350 national parks. His new budget proposal says he’s giving them to states. But he’s slashing state funding too.

What’s in my bag? As a former national park ranger, here’s what I take for a day hike, including a few items that might surprise you.

I am still hopeful about US national parks because of park staff. Their dedication, stewardship, and love for parks hasn’t changed.

How can you be a respectful national park visitor while parks are experiencing staffing shortages or other crises? Here are seven tips.

National parks are more efficient than most businesses. In fact they are not just economically efficient, they are wildly so. Here’s how.

Here are 10 national parks that celebrate Black history, because we refuse to forget this vital part of our heritage.

Trump’s federal hiring freeze is another step toward privatization–selling off America’s national parks to the rich. Here’s how.