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Grand Prismatic at Yellowstone

The national parks belong to everyone — so why doesn’t everyone care?

Culture

It took me three decades to discover why US national parks are precious. The National Park Service’s future will depend on making all Americans feel that way.

Grand Canyon, from Powell Point on the South Rim

Some US national parks are feeling pressure from developers

Culture
Tiger in China

China is looking to the US as it builds its first national park system

Environment
Conservation volunteers at the Boston Harbor Islands National Park.

Conservationists fight off invasive species at Boston’s Harbor Islands

Environment

Trying to escape the government shutdown? Don’t head to the great outdoors

Lifestyle & Belief