Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

Once a thriving gold rush town, this unique destination is now a relic of California's past, with hikes to storied canyons ...

From waterfalls to deep plunge pools, here the best natural pools for cooling off this summer in national parks.

With the blend of historic towns, rolling hills, vibrant cityscapes, and natural beauty, there are exciting day trips from ...