At the tops of many mountains and along numerous roads across the USA are small brass disks called benchmarks. These survey points are critical for mapping the landscape, determining boundaries, and documenting changes, and there are hundreds of them in Yellowstone National Park!

Every four years brings the possibility of change in how the National Park Service and the world's greatest collection of national parks are managed. At the National Parks Traveler, we work to ensure you're aware of changes that could impact the parks and your enjoyment of them.

Devastating floods have damaged portions of Ozark National Scenic Riverways.

Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park is considering upgrades to the Kahuku area of the park.