Without roads, trails or formal campgrounds, Gates of the Arctic’s 7-million-acre ... and arid stretches of polar desert — all north of the Arctic Circle. Our family visited every National Park before ...

Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

Alaska's remote location and vast wilderness ... or else just charter a plane to stop by for a day, a visit to Gates of the Arctic National Park & Preserve puts you in pretty exclusive company.

more national park landscapes could be at risk. Illustrations by Angeline Bandong. Case Study: Gates of the Arctic National Preserve The state of Alaska is pushing forward with permitting for a ...

USA TODAY rounded up answers to the most popular park questions to help travelers better understand these national treasures and share some fun trivia with family and friends on their next park visit.