While Texas only has two national parks, there's also an impressive collection of national historical parks, recreation areas ...

Yellowstone’s popularity overshadowed a relatively unknown Oklahoma national park. With so much competition, the park no longer exists.

The National Park Service will offer six fee-free days in 2025, making it easier to visit some of the country’s most popular ...

Photographer Brian Kelley speaks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about "Parks 2," a new book packed with photos, memorabilia and essays about our country's national parks.

The Yellowstone region today is wonderland. It is full of spectacular geysers and colorful hot springs, home to lakes and ...

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The trees aren’t as big as everyone says” and “I've seen better in video games.” Our national-parks columnist rounded up some scathing reviews of America's Best Idea.

Forestville/Mystery Cave State Park is like the mullet of state parks – historic town in the front, mysterious cave party in the back. It’s a two-for-one deal that would make even the stingiest coupon ...

The Corona Arch trailhead is reached by driving 13 miles down Potash Road. There is no cell service, so visitors should bring ...

You don’t need to travel far to find an excellent hike in the Willamette Valley. Here's a roundup of the best hikes near the ...

The federal government’s renewed commitment to a new bridge crossing over Kettle Island isn't generating much excitement in ...

For some, hiking season has just come to an end, but for others, it is just getting real. In any hiking situation, it is a good idea to prepare for your journey ...