For the first time in seven years, the federal government is shut down. That means federal offices, national parks and tourist attractions in Massachusetts are closed. The government shutdown comes ...

Many National Parks will remain partially open during the government shutdown, according to a National Park Service Contingency plan.

In 2024, 8.8 million visitors to Massachusetts' national parks spent $950 million in the state. This spending contributed a total of $1.4 billion to the Massachusetts economy. Nationwide, visitors to ...

Acadia’s enchanting trails showed me the key to managing crowds in parks is opening up more spaces to more people.

If you're looking for a new place in Massachusetts to vacation, Reader's Digest named this town as one of the best for fall color.