Yosemite Valley and Bridalveil Fall at sunset from tunnel view, California. In a rare show of bipartisan unity, Congress this week passed the Fiscal Year 2026 Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies appropriations bill—bringing long-awaited funding clarity to the federal agencies that manage America’s public lands. According to a release from Outdoor Alliance , the bill passed as part of a broader funding package with overwhelming support: 82 Senators and 397 Representati

Fees Are Changing. Visitors heading to some of America’s most popular national parks in 2026 will notice a change at the entrance gate—especially if they’re traveling from outside the U.S. Beginning Jan. 1, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Interior implemented a new “America-first” fee structure that raises costs for international visitors while keeping prices steady for U.S. residents. The changes affect 11 of the country’s most visited national parks, including Yosemite, Y

Yellowstone National Park isn’t just a pretty place to hike—it’s one of the most active, unpredictable, and low-key chaotic landscapes in the country. Beneath the scenic overlooks and wooden boardwalks, the park is constantly moving, steaming, erupting, and evolving. If it feels alive, that’s because it kind of is.