RICHMOND — The Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation announced it is now accepting grant applications for parks ...

MOUNT ST. HELENS, Wash. – The Mount St. Helens Visitor Center is now open, showcasing updated exhibits and a new theater. The ...

Biodiversity markets are deepening, with a growing demand for high-quality carbon credits with biodiversity safeguards ...

Hanle was just another pin on the map of Ladakh that I had heard of–a place so remote, so quiet, it felt like it barely ...

Joshua Tree National Park is often described as an out ... and companion animals are not considered service animals. The official park map and brochure are available in braille, large print ...

The Mount St. Helens visitor center is reopening its doors with the first major renovations since it opened in 1986. Starting ...

On one of those 26 unguarded beaches, Treasure Shores Beach Park, the rough surf on May 9 claimed the life of an 18-year-old ...

Pack a map and be prepared to lose cell service. Haraden said guests shouldn't rely on their phones to navigate the national parks since many areas lack full cell coverage. "GPS will commonly not ...

Explore daily insights on the USA TODAY crossword puzzle by Sally Hoelscher. Uncover expert takes and answers in our ...

Take a virtual hike with me to Havasupai Falls in Arizona on a solo backpacking trip. Carrying a 30-pound pack, I navigated 10 miles through the vibrant Grand Canyon landscape, entering the Havasupai ...

Hulhumalé, Maldives — “My most peaceful moments are on the water,” Thoiba Saeedh, an anthropologist, said just before a motorboat took us skimming across the glassy Indian Ocean towards the ...

The Indian River County Commission eliminated the lifeguards there to save money. There's a national lifeguard shortage ... South Causeway Beach, state parks and canoe launches.