Outdoor Travel
Record-Breaking Rains Flood Death Valley National Park
The damage blocked roadways and left visitors and employees stranded
Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park Is Expanding by 16,000 Acres
The National Park Service is taking over stewardship of Pōhue Bay, an area full of cultural sites and endangered animals
Three Climbers Reported Dead at Glacier National Park
The men died within days of each other in two unrelated incidents, park officials say
How Puerto Rico Became One of the Caribbean's Top Agritourism Destinations
Across the island, certified sites invite both travelers and local residents to experience farming practices and traditions firsthand
How Scotland Is Reinventing Its Centuries-Old Canals for Paddlers
In the past 20 years, the country has transformed its decrepit coal-transport infrastructure into a thriving recreational wonderland
What Makes the Buffalo River the Jewel of the Ozarks
An unabashed tribute to the wild Arkansas waterway that became the nation’s first national river 50 years ago
The Man Who Invented Water Skiing
One hundred years ago, Ralph Samuelson successfully skied across the waters of Lake Pepin
This Past Winter Was the Busiest Ski Season Ever
As the pandemic still raged, more and more Americans took part in the snowy sport
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
Does the National Park Service’s Reservation System Shut Out Non-White, Low-Income Campers?
The federal website excludes some would-be adventurers, a University of Montana study suggests
Why Yellowstone Is Selling a Park Pass for the Year 2172
The national park’s fundraising arm is offering the futuristic pass for a $1,500 donation that will help preserve and protect wildlife, natural resources
Want to Forage for Your Own Food? Join the Pros at These Five Spots
The pandemic has caused a surge in interest in wild foods, and resorts worldwide have taken notice, creating tasty excursions for guests to indulge in
Moonbows, Starling Migrations and Other Rare Natural Phenomena Worth Traveling For
Being in the right place at the right time makes for an awe-inspiring trip
19-Year-Old Woman Completes Around-the-World Solo Flight
Zara Rutherford flew 28,000 nautical miles of five continents to become the youngest woman to finish a solo global flight
The Ten Best Books About Travel of 2021
With many of our wings still clipped by Covid-19 this year, we needed to travel vicariously through these adventurous reads
The Newest National Marine Sanctuary Is in Lake Michigan. Here's How to Explore It
Covering 962 square miles, the Wisconsin Shipwreck Coast National Marine Sanctuary includes 36 known shipwrecks
See When Fall Foliage Will Peak With This Interactive Map
County-by-county predictions reveal when to catch the most brilliant autumnal colors
Ridiculous Reviews of Some of the Best National Parks
A new book combines illustrations of the parks with laughably bad critiques from disgruntled tourists
Eight Unusual Roadside Attractions Worth Stopping For
The stories behind these American road trip pit stops are as curious as the landmarks themselves
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2021
From Alabama's music capital to the self-proclaimed 'center of the universe,' these American towns are calling your name
