Earth Day also falls during National Park Week. Celebrated for 55 years, one billion people in 193 countries host events and ...

This gigantic but overlooked national park in Canada has plenty of natural beauty, hiking trails, fjords, mountains and more.

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Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

Where to hike: Mud Lake Open Space, 2034 County Road 126, is an excellent choice. From the Mud Lake Trailhead, combine the ...

Colorado residents, you’ve been holding out on the rest of us. This little half-mile loop might just be the highest return-on ...

In a world where most good things require significant effort, Bear Lake Loop in Estes Park, Colorado stands as a glorious exception to the rule – a place where nature delivers maximum awe with minimum ...

From iconic Yosemite and Yellowstone to growing gems like Hot Springs, get travel tips, top hikes, and the best times to ...

Explore trails in British Columbia that criss-cross Canada’s most spectacular mountain range — whatever your level of ...

Explore trails in British Columbia that criss-cross Canada’s most spectacular mountain range — whatever your level of experience and fitness.

Under Wheeler Peak sits Nevada’s only glacier, still hanging on despite the state’s desert reputation. Scientists call it an ...