Growing up in the Bay Area, nature came with a schedule and a set of keys. For my family, it always took planning, packing, and driving. Nature was weekends and summers, mostly spent at my family’s ...

There’s a place in northwest Georgia where time seems to slow down, where the chaos of daily life fades away with each step deeper into the wilderness – James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in ...

Plumas-Eureka State Park in Blairsden, California might be the 6,000-acre surprise she never knew she wanted – a Sierra ...

From dormant volcanoes and salt pans to urban forests and library gardens, these are the places we go for peace and quiet.

Richfield, Utah, offers the perfect family-friendly escape. With mountain biking trails, exciting rafting and tranquil moments by the lake, it has something for everyone.

World-class Hmong American dining, the world’s largest freshwater lake, and excellent mountain biking are just a few ...

Take a luxurious lakefront getaway on the southeastern shore of Lake Tahoe near Cave Rock State Park in Nevada.

Spending time in nature can lead to “improved health, quality of life, and well-being” in older people, according to the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. But sleeping ...

The hills and mountains of the Lake District National Park offer the most spectacular walking routes in England.

The Golden State might have more campgrounds than any other in the U.S.—and more visitors, too. From desert to coast to ...

Arizona is well known for its beautiful desert habitat. But there are also plenty of lakes you can visit, despite the arid ...

As the largest alpine lake in North America, you can bet there are plenty of things to do in Lake Tahoe! Known for its stunning cobalt blue waters and epic mountainous surroundings, it is not ...