United States National Park System Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
set of protected areas managed by the National Park Service
About United States National Park System
—Inscription onRoosevelt Arch,Yellowstone National Park The National Park System incorporates hundreds of units spread across every state in the union as well as several U.S. territories. National Park System units are administered by theNational Park Service (NPS), although there are also several monuments and other sites that are a managed by other government agencies. These are indicated in the listings below by the following acronyms: Save for the smallest of sites, nearly all NPS units have a visitor center located near the primary entrances, where you can view exhibits about the park, ask a park ranger any questions you might have, purchase souvenirs, and pick up a map or trail guide. If you plan to camp in a park, the visitor center is often a required stop to pay camping fees or co
United States National Park System Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 3 sections including: