The health of the National Park System and the public’s enjoyment of that system depends on a strong and vibrant National Park Service workforce. Currently, though, the strains on the system seem to be reaching a breaking point, and action needs to be taken to reverse the downward slide.

Legislation has been introduced to the U.S. Senate that, if finds its way into law, would increase highway funding to the National Park Service by almost a quarter.

A 9-year-old Florida girl avoided serious injury when tossed into the air by a bison bull at Yellowstone National Park.

During our 20s and early 30s, we carried a pack into the woods. But after one taste of the RV life, we were hooked. Sleeping on the ground became a thing of the past once my husband and I discovered the joys of camping in spectacular settings with the option to enjoy water, electric and sewer utilities. If you’ve ever considered doing the same, here’s what you need to know about plugging into America’s national parks with RV hookup campsites.