California is home to three of the best national parks in the country, according to Lonely Planet. The travel guide recently ...

While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.

Ever heard of the phrase, “Leave No Trace”?   It’s an accepted set of seven principles—a mantra in national parks and other ...

Among this multifaceted elegance, there are some of the most beautiful states in the U.S. worth noting. See the recommended ...

Bob Fuchigami was 11 when the U.S. Army forced him and his family from their Northern California farm and imprisoned them at ...

Families seeking a spring break getaway can enjoy pleasant weather and fun activities while avoiding the typical college crowd at these destinations.

President Trump’s zest for rapidly shrinking the government is triggering anxiety about conservation priorities that have ...

At Crater Lake National Park, thousands of people hike down to the lake every year to swim in the shallows and dive from a 35-foot cliff face into the clear blue depths. They do this despite an ...

In these seven postcard-worthy state parks, you can marvel over similarly stunning vistas and find hiking, biking, rafting ...