We all know about Mount Rushmore, the Statue of Liberty, and the Lincoln Memorial. What makes these monuments different from parks?

Our first national forest! Discover a wilderness where everything is named after what it looks like or what it does. 

A few of the parks we have covered are named "so and so national park and preserve". What's a national preserve and how is it different from a national park? If they are so different why do they share land in come cases?

Home to the world's largest species of cactus and monster lizards. 

Known for its volcanoes, brown bears, salmon, rivers, and rugged coastline, Katmai is a vacation destination for outdoor activities and adventures. You can hike, kayak, canoe, and fish waist-deep in rivers as clear as glass. Experience the great Alaskan Brown Bear in action catching a buffet of salmon and even vote for Katmai's fattest bear. 

This desert esque national park located in Utah is an adventure waiting to happen!

We are going international again! Banff National Park in Canada is widely accepted as one of the most beautiful places in the world. Rocky Mountain peaks, turquoise glacial lakes, a picture-perfect mountain town, abundant wildlife, and scenic drives come together in Banff National Park.

Learn what days the National Park Service waives its entry fee. Including one brand new holiday that will be recognized for the first time in 2021.