An inverted U.S. flag, a symbol of distress, is seen near Upper Yosemite Fall during a national day of action against the ...

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In a warming world, our nation's national parks are warming even faster, and it's not just in summer. Here's what that could ...

When photographer Jim Richardson first pitched National Geographic Magazine on a story about his home state of Kansas, his ...

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I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

The West Coast and the Mountain West consistently top the list for best hikes, but you can still find some dreamy vistas on ...

the slimmest section of Zion Canyon is known as The Narrows. It's one of the park's most popular hikes and starts tame with the one-mile Riverside Walk, a wheelchair-accessible hike. After that ...

For more than 100 years, the National Park Service has managed millions of acres solely for the "enjoyment, education and inspiration of this and future generations." Today, 63 designated national ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from ...