Discover America's stories. Plan your visit and explore the diverse landscapes, national parks, and cultural treasures managed by the National Park Service.
Find a national park by selecting from a list or choosing a state on the map.
Maps Looking for a map to help plan your trip to a national park? If you know the park you're interested in, select it on the map below to find links to the park brochure map and the maps page on the park's website. These pages may include trail, campground, backcountry, and other maps. You can also check out these links for more national park ...
On , Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres, visitors have unparalleled opportunities to observe wildlife in an intact ecosystem, explore geothermal areas that contain about half the world’s active geysers, and view geologic wonders like the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone ...
The National Park System has since expanded to 433 units (often referred to as parks), more than 150 related areas, and numerous programs that assist in conserving the nation's natural and cultural heritage for the benefit of current and future generations.
The National Park Service strives to connect people to the opportunities and adventures throughout the watershed. Inspiring stewardship across this vast region supports recreation, business, tourism, learning, and a thriving natural resource for all to enjoy.
National Park Big Bend The big bend of the Rio Grande, TX There is a place in Far West Texas where night skies are dark as coal and rivers carve temple-like canyons in ancient limestone. Here, at the end of the road, hundreds of bird species take refuge in a solitary mountain range surrounded by weather-beaten desert. Tenacious cactus bloom in sublime southwestern sun, and species diversity is ...