Complete Guide to the World's First National Park
We cover it all in this video...Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone, Grand Prismatic Spring, Old Faithful, wildlife, Yellowstone Lake, and more!
Parks channel tv
On now
Popular videos
The pulse of what's trending on The Parks Channel. Check out the most watched videos.
41°52'10.13"N, 87°42'27.47"W
Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
Charles Poe
41°52'10.13"N, 87°42'27.47"W
Julius Rosenwald Schools NHP
Illinois
Alabama
Maryland
Campaign: Let's Honor Julius Rosenwald
The greatest philanthropist you never heard of, he helped create over 5,000 schools in the Jim Crow South for Black youth. He deserves a park!
37°56'4.26"N, 75°22'32.44"W
Assateague Island
Maryland
Virginia
Assateague Island - The Land of Horses
Discover one of the few places in America where horses roam free. Assateague Island is a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia.
Jose Molina
37°56'4.26"N, 75°22'32.44"W
Assateague Island
Maryland
Virginia
Assateague Island - The Land of Horses
Discover one of the few places in America where horses roam free. Assateague Island is a barrier island between Maryland and Virginia.
42°22'50.07"N, 76°52'24.41"W
Watkins Glen State Park
New York
Discover the Beauty of Watkins Glen State Park
Experience one of the most visited parks in the Finger Lake region of New York State.
Jose Molina
42°22'50.07"N, 76°52'24.41"W
Watkins Glen State Park
New York
Discover the Beauty of Watkins Glen State Park
Experience one of the most visited parks in the Finger Lake region of New York State.
Explore Historical Parks
- Massachusetts
Adams NHP
Adams National Historical Park in Quincy, Massachusetts is the original home of two American presidents John Adams and John Quincy Adams, and subsequent generations of their descendants. The national historical park's eleven buildings tell the story of five generations of the Adams family (from 1720 to 1927), including their ideas, values, and achievements in public service, diplomacy, literature, and education. Adams and his descendants would go on to play leading roles in the American Revolution, the founding of the United States, and the development of American democracy. The Old House was the birthplace of John Adams in 1735 and the family home until 1800 when John Adams became the first president to live in the White House. The Stone Library is where John Quincy Adams wrote his diary (spanning from 1779 until 1848) and developed his extensive book collection, which is now considered one of the finest private collections in the world. Together with other historic sites, museums, archives, and libraries-the park helps tell the story of America's past and its continuing journey toward a more perfect union.
Go to park page
- Virginia
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania
The Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, Wilderness, and Spotsylvania battlefields are some of the most well-preserved and best-interpreted in the country. Here, visitors can gain a real sense of how brutal and destructive the Civil War was. The battlefields are also excellent examples of how the war changed the American landscape forever. The town of Fredericksburg was bombarded and looted by Union troops, while farms large and small were ruined throughout the area. Thousands of refugees were forced into the countryside, and more than 85,000 men were wounded or killed in these battles. The interpretive centers at each site help to tell the stories of the people who lived through this tragic time in American history.
Go to park page
- Tennessee
Stones River
Stones River National Battlefield in Tennessee commemorates one of the Civil War's fiercest battles, fought from December 31, 1862, to January 2, 1863. This pivotal Union victory strengthened Northern morale and furthered control of Middle Tennessee. Today, the 570-acre site offers a chance to explore historic fields, military fortifications, and a National Cemetery. Interpretive trails, a visitor center with exhibits, and reenactments provide insights into the soldiers' experiences and the battle's significance in American history.
Go to park page
Explore Natural Parks
- Colorado
Yucca House
Yucca House National Monument is located at the foot of Sleeping Ute Mountain, in Montezuma County, Colorado between the towns of Towaoc and Cortez, Colorado. Yucca House is a large, unexcavated Ancestral Puebloan archaeological site. The site is one of many Ancestral Pueblo village sites located in the Montezuma Valley occupied between AD 1100 and 1300 by 13,000 people. The site was first identified by cowboys in the late 1800s who reported finding "potsherds, human bones, and other artifacts". In the early 1900s, more extensive excavations were conducted by J.W. Fewkes and Sylvanus Morley of the Smithsonian Institution.
Go to park page
- Washington
Mount St. Helens
Established in 1982 to designate 110,000 acres around the infamous volcano for research, recreation and education, the Mount St. Helens National Volcanic Monument is an unforgettable adventure. Seasonal activities include hiking, fishing, camping and snow sports. If you want to make the trek to the summit of the volcano, though, make sure to get a permit in advance.
Go to park page
- Florida
Little Big Econ State Forest
A lovely wild oasis that's just a short drive from bustling Orlando, the Little Big Econ State Forest is a great getaway for hiking, boating, camping, fishing and wildlife viewing. The Econlockhatchee River stretches for 17 miles through the forest, emptying into the St. Johns River. Be on the lookout for alligators, deer, wild turkeys, bald eagles and lots of other bird species.
Go to park page
Parks Channel - the first stop for your next adventure!
Watch and create
We curate videos that entertain and inform. Join our growing community of creators – or simply explore.
Explore videos
Go
Create your own profile, playlists and checklists.