National Parks
'Zombie Deer Disease' Documented in Yellowstone for the First Time
The neurological condition, called chronic wasting disease, has a 100 percent fatality rate in the deer, moose and elk it infects
Meet the 3-Year-Old Who Visited All 63 U.S. National Parks
Journey Castillo and her parents, Eric and Valerie Castillo, started their quest during the pandemic
The Ecological Benefits of Rehoming a National Park's Booming Bison Population
In Theodore Roosevelt National Park, staffers are keeping the local ecosystem in balance by sending 300 bison to Native American tribes
'Love Locks' at the Grand Canyon Could Be Harming Endangered California Condors
Park service officials urged visitors to stop attaching padlocks to fences and throwing keys into the canyon below, where the birds could eat them
Meet Grazer, the Winner of Fat Bear Week 2023
A fiercely aggressive mother and a skilled angler, the massive brown bear has been crowned this year's champion in the annual online popularity contest
Before Fat Bear Week, Don’t Forget the Corpulent Cubs Competing in Fat Bear Junior
The offspring of Katmai National Park’s famous brown bears will face off in a bracket all their own
Following British Explorer Isabella Bird's Footsteps Through the Rockies, 150 Years Later
The intrepid Victorian-era author proved that a lady’s life could be in the mountains, and I am forever grateful for that
Explore the Great Outdoors With Photography From U.S. National Parks
Travel the country's beautiful natural wonders from home with these breathtaking highlights from the Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest
Five Places Worth Traveling to This Fall
New museums, a monumental exhibition and a skywatcher’s dream festival beckon in the coming months
Watch Adult Wolves Bring 'Toys' to Their Teething Pups at Yellowstone
When they can't bring food back to the den, the animals retrieve bones, sticks and antlers for their young to chew on—and biologists captured it on video
This Resort Is Offering Free Spa Treatments to Guests Who Clean Up Trash in Yosemite National Park
Yosemite Facelift is an annual park-wide cleanup effort that started 20 years ago
Two Baby Condors At Pinnacles National Park Are Healthy, 'Adorable Fluffballs'
The nestlings provide some good news for California condors, which faced a major setback from bird flu earlier this year
How the Kentucky Cave Wars Reshaped the State's Tourism Industry
Rival entrepreneurs took drastic steps to draw visitors away from Mammoth Cave in the early 20th century
Invasive Australian Spotted Jellyfish Washes Up on Texas Beach
The prolific jellies can form huge swarms and clear zooplankton from wide areas of water, sending ripple effects up the food chain
Wolves Are Making a Comeback at Michigan's Isle Royale National Park
Since their reintroduction in 2018, the wolves have rebounded from just two inbred individuals to 31 healthy animals
These National Parks Are Hosting Stargazing Festivals in 2023
As more areas grow brighter with light pollution, national parks across the country have become dark-sky havens
Hawaii's Kīlauea Volcano Is Erupting Again—Here's How to See It
The youngest and most active volcano on the Big Island, it's expected to draw thousands of tourists
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2023
From an ultramarathon capital in the Rockies to a laid-back village in the Florida Keys, these vibrant towns are calling your name
Airbnb Names the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2023
From relaxing beach towns to historic European cities, these popular spots will soon be bustling with vacationers
Listen to Music Made From Yellowstone's Seismic Data
A scientist and a musician performed a live musical rendition of the park's underground rumblings
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