national parks

Can environmentalism go hand-in-hand with blockchain tech?

Could we see a return to online reservations?

It's one of more than 50 documented instances of vandalism to the rock art, believed to be 3,000 years old, since 2015

Conservation turns philosophical in the case of Quercus tardifolia

A hint: not for the better

A bold move from the current administration

The $100M-renovated Oasis at Death Valley, a guest ranch under a volcano and more

In some states, wandering off trail could cost you thousands of dollars

Besides the obvious reason for not approaching bears

Vans, believe it or not, makes a great pair of hiking shoes

FYI: Petting bison and using the park as a driving range are off limits

In the outdoor community, there's a growing wave of favor for a so-called "backpack tax"

Forgo Tulum, Cancún and Los Cabos in favor of these lesser-known destinations

Unsurprisingly, Theodore Roosevelt played a part in it

Five parks across the state boast some of the most stellar stargazing on the east side of the Mississippi

We looked at vaccination rates, park acreage, population density and more to rate each state’s readiness to begin hosting tourists

From North America’s largest coral reef to a voyage north of the Arctic Circle

The viral brown bear bracket also brings much-needed attention to wildlife conservation

Great Smoky Mountain National Park's staff blames increased visitors and flat budgets for the change in fees

It's unclear how likely this effort will be

The 14 facts you need to know about the national park site ahead of opening weekend

Three people have been gored by the animals in the last two months alone

This spring, Joe Kanzangu set out to explore the diversification of the great outdoors in places that were previously built to exclude

Mark your calendars for June 24, when there’s a waning surprise between Venus and Mars

They affected both the park and the nearby towns

It’s been 18 years since this last occurred, and will be another 18 before it happens again

As part of further efforts to reconcile with Indigenous peoples, Yellowstone National Park has changed the name of a 10,551-foot peak

We’ve got horses, drive-ins and…a well-appointed inn where you can pretend you're roughing it

Lace up your boots and explore these trails at state and national parks

All the super-photogenic poppies, lupines and manzanita your social networks can handle

Don’t you want to have fun this summer — and bunk in Yosemite for less than $40 a night?

Feeling burnt out? The mountains can take it from here.