15 least visited US national parks

The 15 least visited US national parks
Timed entry, long lines of cars at the gates and trails crowded with people angling for the best photos ops. Visitors aren’t likely to find any such hurdles at the least visited of the United States’ national parks.
US National Parks saw record attendance in 2024, but staff were told not to publicize the achievement
The information is publicly available on the NPS Visitation Statistics Dashboard, which shared that there were 331.9 million visits to National Parks sites in 2024, up from the previous record of 330,971,689 set in 2016. This number also increased by 6.36 million visits, or 2 percent, compared to visits in 2023.
US national parks quiz: How many of the 63 can you name?
The U.S. is home to 63 national parks, which are areas of land protected by the federal government. How many of these parks can you name in our quiz?
The National Park Service set a visitation record in 2024. Here are the top sites
Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 – enough to set a record.
This Arizona national park is among most popular in US. Here's many people visited in 2024
An Arizona national park had the third most visitors in 2024 of all the parks in the United States. Here's how many visited and why it's so popular.
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.
Which D.C.-area national parks lost the most workers
More than 750 national park workers have been fired amid the Trump administration's purge of federal employees, per an unofficial tally shared with Axios by a park ranger. Why it matters: Our region is home to over 70 national parks that draw millions of visitors each year,
National parks saw record number of visits in 2024, but memo says not to publicize it
U.S. national parks reported a record 331.9 million visits in 2024, but a memo from the National Park Service says not to publicize the numbers.
The History of the National Park Service
There’s something truly marvelous about visiting a national park. It’s a connection to something much larger than ourselves, a reminder of the raw beauty and enduring history that has shaped our nation.
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List Of Top US National Parks Visited By RVs Surprises Travelers With Yellowstone Barely Making The Cut
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National parks cuts threaten America the beautiful
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Thousands Gather at National Parks Across U.S. to Protest Job Cuts
From Acadia in Maine to Joshua Tree in Southern California, protesters turned out to stand up against what they see as ...
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Federal budget cuts could have a devastating effect on Utah's national parks
As part of the Trump administration’s recent efforts to cut federal spending, the National Park Service has fired around ...
‘Hurt the park, you hurt us’: Cuts at National Parks protested at Indiana Dunes
Scores of people, many toting homemade signs, braved the briskly cold weather Saturday afternoon to gather at the Indiana ...
Visiting a US national park this spring or summer? Don’t expect business-as-usual.
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Are National Park Souvenirs Worth Collecting? A Guide For Newcomers
Okay, so you’ve visited a U.S. national park (or five), gazed out over the majestic views, and probably taken way too many ...
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Trump administration seeks to close 34 National Park Service offices, including at only Unesco World Heritage site in Texas
The San Antonio Missions National Historic Park's headquarters are central to the management of five 18th-century missions in ...