I've visited all 63 major US national parks. I think Great Smoky Mountains and Grand Canyon are some of the best parks for ...

3. Shenandoah National Park. Virginia. Perched high above Virginia's Appalachian Mountains, Shenandoah National Park became the state's first national park in 1936. Its nearly 200,000 acres are ...

National parks are affectionately known as America's best idea. As someone who's traveled solo to all 63 major US national parks, I'd have to agree. Although all the parks are unique and worthy of ...

Kolob Canyons do not receive near the crowds as Zion Canyon, which makes it one of the great alternative national parks to visit in summer. Kolob sits 2,000 feet higher in elevation, too, making ...

In my opinion, Devil's Lake State Park in Wisconsin is one of the best lesser-known US state parks.Emily Hart I've traveled to all 50 states and love exploring the country's lesser-known state ...

Two spots in California made a recent ranking of the top swimming holes within U.S. National Parks, and one is in Visalia's own backyard. Outdoor Magazine released its roundup of the "9 Best ...

The desert environment: this tiny mouse lives in Arizona and eats cactus.See what it looks like Top 10 hidden gem national parks in the US. Here's a list of the 10 most beautiful — and ...