Shutterstock These “Aztec” Ruins Aren’t by the Aztecs The 320-acre Aztec Ruins National Monument is one of the most famous ...

While landscapes and wildlife usually come to mind when thinking about units of the National Park System, there are national ...

The U.S. is full of archaeological sites, "but in most cases you could be standing right on top of one and never know it," Elic Weitzel told Newsweek.

While Mesa Verde is undoubtedly the most iconic example of Native American ruins in Colorado, the Painted Hand Pueblo is ...

the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone is the primary attraction in the Canyon Village area and one of the park's most popular hiking spots. The canyon stretches for approximately 20 miles and is ...

Welcome to Fort Verde State Historic Park, a fascinating time capsule that transports visitors back to the days of frontier life and the Indian Wars of the 1870s and 1880s. Welcome to Fort Verde: ...

Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado preserves the remarkable legacy of the Ancestral Pueblo people who thrived here for centuries. Known for its stunning cliff dwellings like Cliff Palace and Balcony ...

Park visitors agree: riding along the 27-mile Park Loop Road is the best way to do a quick tour of Acadia (and makes a strong case for renting a car). Popular sights and trails like Sand Beach ...

Note: Pew created these case studies using National Park Service data issued from fiscal years 2015 and 2016. The information listed here may no longer reflect the NPS site’s current condition or ...