There’s something truly special happening in the world of hobbies: more and more people are trading screen time for tree time! The love of the outdoors, especially hiking and exploring natural spaces, ...

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, which ones are the best for hiking?

Outside magazine ranked the nine best swimming holes in the national park system. Read where Washington's spot landed on the list.

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

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. New perk: Easily find new routes and hidden gems, upcoming ...

Known for their grand lobbies and dining rooms, cozy guest rooms, and architecture rooted in local materials, America's best national park lodges are almost as iconic as the parks themselves.

With popular national parks still searching for the answers to congestion, train travel is a practical solution—and a unique adventure.

In just the first four months of 2025, national parks coverage already accounts for 12% of all traffic this year to SFGATE.com.

TikTok's Raunchy Love Letter to National Parks Could Save Them From Budget Cuts Viral thirst traps are spotlighting a funding crisis for public lands. Millions of followers are paying attention.

Journey through California’s national parks, from towering redwoods to rugged deserts. Discover breathtaking landscapes and hidden gems in the Golden State.

According to the report, Milwaukee ranked 18 among the best cities for parks in the U.S. 95% of Milwaukee residents live within a 10-minute walk of a park. The national average of all U.S. urban ...

California’s national parks are bracing for an especially hectic Memorial Day weekend, as federal staffing cuts continue to impact nearly every aspect of park operations this year.