It's no secret that the public's desire to head to the National Park System is creating logjams and congestion. So it should be no surprise that Mount Rainier National Park in Washington state is the latest unit of the system to consider implementing a timed-entry system for visitors during the busiest months of the year.

Warm weather melting the High Sierra snowpack is expected to lead to flooding of the Yosemite Valley in Yosemite National Park later this week, prompting park officials to close much of the valley beginning Friday night and lasting until May 3, at least.

Combine your visit to Gettysburg National Military Park this summer with a stop at the headquarters General Robert E. Lee used during the Battle of Gettysburg.

If you’ve ever visited Lassen Volcanic National Park, you’ll probably have hiked the Bumpass Hell Trail. It’s one of those must-do hikes. But that’s not the only trail you should tackle. Contributing photographer and editor Rebecca Latson hiked Cinder Cone Trail in the more remote northeastern portion of the park and firmly believes the rewards are worth the effort.