Summer’s intense heat is changing the National Park Service’s approach to entry rules at this otherworldly Utah park, opening ...

Maine's Camden Hills State Park is a perfect Acadia dupe with gorgeous views, scenic trails, and small crowds—plus, cozy inns ...

This is why SFGATE has decided that I should travel to Yosemite National Park, just a few hours’ drive outside San Francisco. They want me to see Yosemite with my own eyes for the first time, and to ...

Many national parks don't allow pets, but these parks offer hundreds of miles of pet-friendly trails for you to safely ...

The Apostle Islands offer a jaw-dropping combo of sea caves, historic lighthouses, and pristine Lake Superior shoreline.

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all ...

Stargazing has become a surprisingly accessible adventure thanks to designated dark sky places popping up all across the U.S.

Plan the ultimate coastal escape with this complete guide to Bar Harbor and Acadia National Park, where mountain hikes meet ...

Learn more about books and DVDs about national parks from Elisabeth Wielgus, technical services aide at Columbus Public Library.

Not every hike has to involve blisters, bear spray, and sheer cliffs. In fact, plenty of the most picturesque and rewarding ...

We visited Acadia National Park in Maine for three days. Next time we go, we'll pack for the weather, make more reservations, ...