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Photos: America's Least Visited Parks in 2014
By Becky Oskin published
Lovely photos of the loneliest parks in the United States.
US National Parks Set Attendance Record in 2014
By Becky Oskin published
A staggering 292.8 million visitors toured a national park, seashore or historic site in 2014, topping the previous record of 287.2 million visits set in 1987.
2014: America's Most Loved Parks
By Becky Oskin published
Here are photos of the top 10 most visited spots in 2014 in the National Park Service system.
The Wilderness Act Turns 50
By John Weaver published
In terms of America’s best ideas, wilderness ranks alongside National Parks.
Photos: Stunning Views of US National Parks from Space
By Laura Geggel published
NASA shared satellite photos of 10 U.S. national parks in honor of the National Park Service's 98th anniversary.
Drones Banned from All US National Parks
By Denise Chow published
Drones have been banned from all national parks in the United States, according to new regulations established by U.S. government officials.
Geological 'Grabens' in Utah Seen from Space (Photo)
By Stephanie Pappas published
A new satellite image reveals the grabens of Canyonlands National Park in Utah. These long valleys are caused by a moving layer of salt far below the surface.
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