Some national park hikes test more than your legs—they push your limits. These trails climb high, stretch long, and pull you ...

In the face of mass firings, seasonal staffing shortages, and spending cuts, your national park vacation might look a little ...

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of nature, so try to find the beauty in your surroundings — even if it’s not the ...

Yosemite National Park employs over 80 mules and horses to haul supplies, patrol the park, and provide search and rescue assistance, while also maintaining trails and carrying waste from trail ...

Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks are putting on a show this year, with some of the most iconic waterfalls in the West.

Yosemite receives 19.3 inches of snow per year on average, according to the National Weather Service. When spring is in full bloom in other parts of the state, Yosemite often still has snow.

Ain’t no mountain high enough to keep tourists from getting to you at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, the most popular ...

Whether you’re chasing sweeping mountain views, crystalline lakes, or the dense beauty of old-growth forests, these are 10 of ...

The Sierra Nevada red fox is an endangered species living solely in the Golden state and with less than 100 individuals living in the wild, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.

These parks in Minnesota, Colorado, Florida and other states are too often overlooked by travelers. Here's why you should add ...

A room with a view of one of the world’s most active volcanoes? A lodge that echoes The Shining? These six hotels and resorts ...