Best National Parks To Visit In Mar. And All Of Spring

The Best National Parks To Visit In March And All Of Spring
If you want to beat the crowds and heat of summer, March may just be the best time to pack up and make a trip to a national park. Here's our list of some great parks to visit this month and all throughout the spring season.
National parks saw a record number of visitors in 2024. How many people visited in Wisconsin?
That's an increase of 6.36 million recreation visits, or 2%, from 2023. The previous record was set in 2016 with slightly under 330 million visitors. An internal memo directed at the National Park Service instructed employees to not publicize the visitor information,
Budget cuts impact national parks: What visitors need to know
Outwander reports that 1,000 probationary employees recently were laid off by the National Park Service and there were an additional 700 resignations as part of federal workforce reductions under the Trump administration,
Trump cuts called 'slap in face' after national parks report record visitation
Another blow to the NPS, by the Trump administration, is the planned shuttering of 34 building leases around the country. These buildings are used as law enforcement offices, visitor centers, museums, and classrooms.
National parks break visitation record for the first time in nearly a decade
At more than 12 million visits, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park was the most visited national park in the country. It was followed by Zion National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Rocky Mountain National Park and Yosemite, which all recorded between 4 million and 5 million visitors.
National Parks Had a Record Year. Trump Officials Appear to Want It Kept Quiet.
As the administration fires rangers and other workers, an internal memo is directing the National Park Service not to publicize visitors numbers.
These national parks saw record attendance in 2024, but they may not tell you about it
The National Park Service has reportedly been instructed not to draw attention to the record attendance amid staffing cuts across the agency.
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but reported memo says not to publicize
According to data published on the National Park Service website, there were 6.36 million more visits in 2024 than there were in 2023, with 28 parks setting new visitation records. Now, the National Park Service is directing employees not to share those numbers with the public unless they’re asked, The New York Times reports.
Letters to the Editor: We must protect our national parks
We must protect our national parks. On March 1, I stood in solidarity with a small, yet enthusiastic group outside the Kittatinny Point Visitor Center in the Delaware Water Gap be
Tired of Crowds? Visit These 3 Underrated California National Parks Instead
Skip the crowds and explore these 3 underrated California national parks. Experience stunning landscapes, fewer tourists, and unforgettable adventures. The post Tired of Crowds? Visit These 3 Underrated California National Parks Instead appeared first on Imperfect Nostalgia.
Taking the kids: What to expect at national parks this spring and summer
Get ready! If you are planning a trip to a national park or two or three this spring or summer, you may have more concerns than crowded hiking trails, lack of cell service or unexpected thunderstorms.
Glacier National Park's oldest ranger has died
Douglas Follett, Glacier National Park’s oldest and longest-serving park ranger, died on Sunday, March 2. He was 98 years old ...
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ProPublica: Curious How President Trump’s/Elon Musk DOGE Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not Get a Straight Answer
ProPublica: Curious How President Trump’s/Elon Musk DOGE Cost Cutting Could Affect Your National Park Visit? You Might Not ...
National Parks at Escalated Wildfire Risk, Thanks to DOGE Cuts
Federal workers help maintain millions of acres of protected land — and with climate change intensifying burns, conditions ...
National parks, monuments and attractions that may be closed during a government shutdown
The possibility of a government shutdown means many federally funded national parks, monuments and attractions might be closed until the government reopens.
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Case Of Creek-Side House Built In Glacier National Park Appealed To 9th Circuit
The future of a partially completed home built next to a creek in Glacier National Park in Montana remains uncertain, as a ...
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Enjoy a snow day at Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks before it melts away
Looking to get away? There is a snow play area in Sequoia National Park and two in Kings Canyon National Park.