More than 250 million acres of federally owned land are eligible to help meet that quota, according to The Wilderness Society ...

From the granite heights in Yosemite to the meandering river canyons in Zion, these hiking trails in America showcase the ...

But to the Athsheans, soil, ground, earth was not that to which the dead return andby which the living live: the substance of ...

On a trip to Maine’s Mount Desert Island, Dinaw Mengestu and his family had an ambitious, high-energy itinerary that included ...

The Pacific Crest Trail, that legendary 2,650-mile path stretching from Mexico to Canada, passes right through Castle Crags State Park. During hiking season, you might encounter through-hikers taking ...

In a state often defined by its agricultural landscape, Ponca State Park stands as a magnificent reminder that Nebraska’s natural heritage includes dramatic bluffs, diverse forests, and wild river ...

A hospitality worker in Yosemite National Park fell to their death while rock climbing in the park, officials said. The employee was “off the clock and engaging in recreational activities during ...

The Trinity Alps Wilderness, about three hours north of Sacramento, offers hiking trails, waterfalls, alpine lakes and ...

Opening all 13 campgrounds in Yosemite will make about 500 campsites available to the public as they visit the popular California national park, which saw more than 4 million visitors in 2024.

With the peak summer travel months just getting underway, Yosemite National Park will be a top destination. Here's what to know if you're visiting this summer.

Yosemite and Yosemite Valley are under an updated weather alert for strong thunderstorms by the National Weather Service on Saturday at 6:21 p.m. The alert is in effect until 7 p.m.