Great Smoky Mountains National Park, far and away the busiest U.S. national park with 12.1 million visitors, placed first ...

June is National Outdoors Month — a perfect time to explore the natural beauty of Schuylkill County. Nestled in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, our region offers a diverse array of outdoor ...

There's a lot more to do in Nevada than visit Las Vegas. Take a break from the crowded city and immerse yourself in nature at ...

A delightful underrated Colorado canyon state park a stone's throw away from Denver has plenty of dog-friendly hiking trails ...

The U.S. Department of Interior delayed a resurfacing project on the Blue Ridge Parkway to prevent extra economic strain ...

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The meandering Highway 1 acts as a subtle hypnosis, ever so slowly winding you into deep thoughts of what sacrifices, if any, it would take to live here forever.

A shorter hike in Giant Forest ... of one of the largest waterfalls in the park. Additional traveler-approved trails include the half-mile Moro Rock Trail, the 3.5-mile Tokopah Falls Trail ...

Kirt Kempter likes to tease conservation groups about their efforts to try to stop erosion in the Galisteo Basin. As a geologist, he contextualizes time a bit differently than other people. He knows ...

That’s Lake Ouachita State Park in Mountain Pine, Arkansas – the hidden jewel that somehow manages to fly under the radar despite being one of the most spectacular natural settings in the entire state ...

Louisiana's best-kept secret sits in Kisatchie National Forest. Wolf Rock Cave is our state's only cave, with prehistoric artifacts and Civil War legends.

The Blue Ridge Parkway, often called “America’s Favorite Drive,” runs right past town, providing easy access to countless scenic overlooks, hiking trails, and picnic areas. Grandfather Mountain, with ...