How many national parks are there right now? The answer to that question tends to change each year, as U.S. Presidents create national monuments and Congress designates new National Park Service units and “proper” national parks. This post tells you exactly how many national parks and other NPS units there currently are.
On six days in 2021, from Martin Luther King Day to Veterans Day, you can visit all 423 National Park Service sites for free, including the more than 100 national parks that usually charge an entrance fee. Check out the days and parks here!
Whether you’re hiking solo, with a partner or as part of a group, it’s important to adhere to the written and unwritten hiking guidelines. This hiking etiquette is the best way to show respect for both others and nature, act as a steward of the land, and simply set a good example.