US National Park Basic Visitor Information
Basic information on visiting national parks, including how to obtain park passes, make campground and tour reservations, travel with pets, and beat the summer crowds.
How to Obtain the Access Pass
How to obtain the Access Pass, which is a free lifetime pass for US citizens with permanent disabilities (replacing what was formerly the Golden Access Passport).
How to obtain the Access Pass, which is a free lifetime pass for US citizens with permanent disabilities (replacing what was formerly the Golden Access Passport).
How to Purchase the Senior Pass
How to purchase Senior Pass, which provides free lifetime access to National parks and public lands managed by five government agencies. The Senior Pass is available for $10 for US citizens age 62 and older.
How to purchase Senior Pass, which provides free lifetime access to National parks and public lands managed by five government agencies. The Senior Pass is available for $10 for US citizens age 62 and older.
National Park Visitation Statistics
Here you'll find information on National Park Visitation statistics, including summaries by region, by park type, and by individual park. Includes information on the most visited national parks.
Here you'll find information on National Park Visitation statistics, including summaries by region, by park type, and by individual park. Includes information on the most visited national parks.
Driving Distances and Drive Times from Portland, OR to National Parks
Look up driving distances and approximate drive times from Portland, Oregon to US National Parks
Look up driving distances and approximate drive times from Portland, Oregon to US National Parks
Entrance Passes
Here's a list of frequently asked questions about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass that became available in January of 2007.
Here's a list of frequently asked questions about the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Annual Pass that became available in January of 2007.
Experiencing the National Parks
They offer so much more that just outdoor recreation -- they offer a chance to learn about our nation's diverse history, geography, and culture.
They offer so much more that just outdoor recreation -- they offer a chance to learn about our nation's diverse history, geography, and culture.
History of the National Parks
The establishment of the National Park Service and its subsequent development.
The establishment of the National Park Service and its subsequent development.
How to Beat the Summer Crowds
Park personnel offer helpful hints for avoiding the crowds during summertime visits to our five most popular national parks: Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.
Park personnel offer helpful hints for avoiding the crowds during summertime visits to our five most popular national parks: Grand Canyon, Great Smoky Mountains, Olympic, Yellowstone, and Yosemite.
Reservation Services
How to make online reservations for campgrounds and tours at 26 national parks.
How to make online reservations for campgrounds and tours at 26 national parks.
Traveling with Pets
National Park Service regulations on bringing your pets.
National Park Service regulations on bringing your pets.