These sites offer starry skies, pristine deserts, and tales of our multicultural history—and they’re all close to some of the nation’s biggest cities. …

Photo by Anton Foltin/Shutterstock For a spring wildflower pilgrimage in the U.S. Southwest, head to Saguaro National Park, where cacti burst into …

The U.S. may be known for its national parks, but these 10 in other countries―from Costa Rica to China―are worthy rivals. Yellowstone National Park …

A seasoned traveler and mother of two discovers the ultimate romantic getaway, not in Fiji or France, but in Utah. At home in Southern California, I …

Courtesy of Shutterstock Explore the dense jungle and mountaintop cloud forests of Madagascar’s Marojejy National Park in search of endangered …

Courtesy of Shutterstock Arizona may take its nickname from the Grand Canyon, but there are far more natural wonders in the state. A guide to the best, …

These parks offer monumental peaks and sweeping landscapes–with a fraction of the crowds. Last year, more than 327 million people visited the 419 …

With its vast tracts of wetlands, dense old-growth forests, remote barrier islands, and impressive historic forts, there are far more protected …

Yosemite National Park ensures that the call of the wild is heard by all thanks to its varied services and amenities for the deaf and hard of hearing …

If you’ve visited any of these parks, you may not have known you were also visiting one of the country’s UNESCO-designated spots. Among the 63 …

The Golden State boasts more national parks than any other in the nation and they protect some of the most iconic natural wonders in the …

Download these apps and, even when you’re far from cell service, they’ll help guide your adventures through some of our best-loved outdoor spaces. How …

With views like these, it’s no wonder Rocky Mountain National Park was the third-most-visited national park in the country in 2018. The Centennial …

Everything you need to know to fully experience the natural wonder, whether you’re there for a weeklong stay or a sunset. At 277 river miles long and …

Get your fill of the sights and sounds of U.S. national parks even when you’re stuck at home because of coronavirus. Now is the time to stay at home …

Utah’s many national parks are full of wild and wonderful scenery. You’ll find the best of Utah’s gravity-defying rock formations, vast and colorful …

One of the newest America the Beautiful quarters will feature a fruit bat family in honor of the National Park of American Samoa. Here’s what you …

The New River Gorge in West Virginia marks the country’s 63rd national park. In southeastern West Virginia, a forested gorge surrounding one of the …