Utah’s Mighty Five is its collection of five stunning national parks. Part of the Grand Staircase, Bryce Canyon National Park ...

Are you looking for the top U.S. national parks, ranked from stunning to must-visit? Read on for a list of the best U.S. national parks you can visit this season.

Above all, make sure you have plenty of water and be conscious of the heat. If you are planning a long hike, especially in summer, an early start is a good idea. Leave the trail before ...

Most injuries at Bryce Canyon National Park can be avoided with proper preparation, common sense and caution. This includes wearing the right shoes, being aware of the weather and driving safely.

Expect a longer drive into and out of Joshua Tree National Park early in April with the busy west entrance closed to all traffic beginning 6 a.m. on April 7 until 6 p.m. April 10. The closure ...

UC Davis Professor Hugh Safford was hiking for pleasure in California's High Sierra when he stumbled upon a new elevation ...

Joshua Tree National Park will begin a major infrastructure project focused on a new west entrance station. The $5 million project is funded by entrance fees and is expected to be completed in ...

According to the National Park Service, the original tree planted by Jackson was in honor of his late wife, Rachel Jackson, who died only a few months before he took the Oval Office in March 1829.

But his real introduction to the region’s natural scenery came through experiencing Olympic National Park. When he visited the tree with his husband for the first time, it stopped him dead in ...