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.

Three of the country's most popular national parks have announced timed entry reservation systems for 2025

Riding the rails and making new friends through New River Gorge National Park and Preserve.