The most popular U.S. National Parks are packed with people. To avoid crowds, consider visiting one of these 10 less crowded, ...

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

Saturday, April 19, 2025, was the first day of National Park Week, an annual celebration of America’s 433 national parks.

Firings, buyouts and a lack of seasonal workers could mean jammed roads, closed campgrounds, limited hours and more. What you ...

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Did you know Colorado has four incredible national parks? Find out why some, like Great Sand Dunes, deserve more recognition ...

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 ...