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This isolated national park is the only one in US that requires a passport to visit

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This isolated national park is the only one in US that requires a passport to visit

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the vast selection of national parks throughout the U.S. and its territories, but one location requires a valid passport to enter. The National Park of American Samoa is one of the most remote of its kind, located around 2,600 miles Southwest of Hawaii. This national park is accessible by plane to Pago … Read more

National Parks to offer free entry on President Trump’s 80th birthday, but scrap concessions for Juneteenth — here’s why

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National Parks to offer free entry on President Trump’s 80th birthday, but scrap concessions for Juneteenth — here’s why

Nature lovers have a new reason to celebrate Trump’s birthday. The National Park Service (NPS) is changing the fee-free days in 2026, altering policies on when Americans can enter parks for free as well as who qualifies for free entry. The Department of the Interior officially announced the new calendar on Nov. 25, expanding the … Read more