Discover breathtaking places in California that feel especially magical in spring, from wildflower valleys to waterfall-filled national parks.

Arches National Park in Utah is relatively small but also popular, leading to historically dense crowds and long lines to ...

Having a picnic in one of Los Angeles' parks is great, but Angelenos can kick it up a notch by hiking to one of these great ...

Dumpling Mountain is the easiest place to enjoy a panoramic view of Katmai. The tundra-covered summit is 4.6 miles northwest of Brooks Camp, site of a summer visitors center and the hub of park ...

A pilot program to ticket Going-to-the-Sun Road shuttles and timed parking at Logan Pass will be in place for 2026.

East side express routes will depart from St. Mary Visitor Center and Rising Sun, with riders able to transfer between routes ...

After my favorite mountain towns started to get too crowded with tourists, I found a new favorite entrance to the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Rocky Mountain National Park announced Tuesday its annual closures are in effect in to Lumpy Ridge, a popular rock climbing and hiking area, until July 31 during the raptor nesting season. The ...

With its glacier-clad peaks, virgin forests, vast turquoise lakes, and sub-alpine meadows, North Cascades National Park is a gem of a wilderness — one that is often overlooked by tourists and revered ...

Valley Forge National Historical Park has a new and exciting feature, as dozens of fossilized dinosaur footprints have been discovered on rocks used for a hiking trail.

Looking for a magical day trip? These tucked-away Ohio waterfalls deliver storybook beauty without the crowds.

Some of Colorado's most popular trails require permits to manage visitor numbers and protect fragile ecosystems. Hanging Lake near Glenwood Springs operates under a mandatory reservation system. No ...