NPS.gov Homepage (U.S. National Park Service)
Discover America's stories. Plan your visit and explore the diverse landscapes, national parks, and cultural treasures managed by the National Park Service.
National Park System (U.S. National Park Service)
On August 25, 1916, President Woodrow Wilson signed the "Organic Act" creating the National Park Service, a federal bureau in the Department of the Interior responsible for maintaining national parks …
National Park Service (NPS) | USAGov
The National Park Service (NPS) cares for the more than 400 national parks in the United States. The National Park Service partners with local communities to assist in historic preservation and the …
About Us - What We Do (U.S. National Park Service)
Feb 27, 2025 · Since 1916, the National Park Service has been entrusted with the care of our national parks. With the help of volunteers and partners, we safeguard these special places and share their …
Explore Nature (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 5, 2025 · National parks contain many of our nation's most treasured landscapes, from the majestic mountain ranges of Alaska to the vast prairies of the Everglades. Learn about the natural resources …
NPS.gov: Our Flagship Web Presence
Jul 12, 2022 · NPS.gov is the primary destination for virtual visitors looking to plan trips to parks or learn more about our nation’s natural and cultural heritage. The site includes more than 100,000 …
Plan Your Visit (U.S. National Park Service)
Dec 5, 2024 · There are more than 400 national parks to choose from. Search for a national park based on a location, activity, or topic that you are interested in. Whether you are visting a few hours or a …
Maps (U.S. National Park Service)
Sep 19, 2024 · Find maps to help plan your trip to a national park and learn more about how the National Park Service makes maps.
Learn & Explore (U.S. National Park Service) - NPS
Oct 1, 2022 · Learn more about the National Park Service and explore the diverse places that make up the National Park System and their natural and cultural resources and stories.
What We Do (U.S. National Park Service) - home.nps.gov
View a larger version of the map showing national parks within the Department of the Interior's Unified Regions (1.2MB JPG) and learn more about the Unified Interior Regions. Our Official Emblem The …