These Stunning Images Capture Colorado’s Most Magical Experiences Yet
Here are five unique, only-in-Colorado experiences that get right to the heart of the state’s grandeur
These Stunning Images Capture Nebraska’s Most Scenic Byways
These six stops offer a glimpse of the unexpected beauty that unfolds across the Cornhusker State
In Nebraska, the Road Less Traveled Proves to Be the Most Interesting
Encounter seven of the most compelling stretches of highway, where geology, history, culture, and quiet wonder converge
10 Surprising Ways to Explore One of Europe’s Greenest Capital Cities: Zagreb, Croatia
Where nature and culture are woven together
Chattanooga Just Became North America’s First National Park City. Here’s What That Means
The designation was awarded by a London-based charity that aims to make cities more like national parks: “greener, healthier and wilder”
Three Remarkable Reasons Why It’s the Perfect Time to Visit Williamsburg
This surprising long-weekend itinerary unearths an enchanting trip through history, the outdoors and beyond.
Angler Catches 153-Pound Behemoth in Texas Using Ultra-Light Tackle, Likely Setting a New World Record
Art Weston and Kirk Kirkland reeled in and released the enormous freshwater fish, known as an alligator gar, after a four-hour battle on Lake Livingston
Think You Know West Virginia? This Surprising Long-Weekend Itinerary Reveals Why the Mountain State Is Truly ‘Almost Heaven’
From scenic small-town haunts to rugged, breathtaking natural beauty, history and more—discover the adventure for yourself
Discover Unique Adventures at These Five Minnesota State Parks
From towering pines and fish-filled lakes to iconic wilderness areas, Minnesota’s parks and forests have it all
Record-High 736,000 Sandhill Cranes Flock to Nebraska During Spring Migration Peak—With No Signs of Bird Flu, Despite Concerns
After more than 1,500 of the lanky birds died in Indiana, wildlife biologists in Nebraska were on high alert for the virus—but so far, the visiting birds seem happy and healthy
These Were the Most—and Least—Visited National Parks in 2024
America’s national park sites saw a record number of visitors last year. Great Smoky Mountains, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks are perennial favorites among travelers
See the World’s Smallest Park, a Teeny-Tiny Enclave in Japan That’s About the Size of Four Sheets of Paper
The record-breaking park features some grass, a seat and a decorative stepping stone. It’s even smaller than Mill Ends Park in Portland, Oregon, which had held the title since 1971
This Man Just Set a New World Record for Scuba Diving in All Seven Continents
Barrington Scott began his 27,000-mile quest in Australia and completed it in Antarctica. The journey took him 19 days, 19 hours and 40 minutes
Driver Vandalizes Threatened Plants in Death Valley National Park
National Park Service officials haven’t identified the person or people who illegally drove more than two miles across Eureka Dunes, home to the federally protected Eureka dunegrass
The Price to Climb Mount Everest Will Rise to $15,000 This Year
Foreign climbers who want to try reaching the top of the 29,032-foot-tall peak will face higher permit fees in Nepal starting in September
Biden Establishes Two New National Monuments in California
The Chuckwalla National Monument and the Sáttítla Highlands National Monument will protect more than 848,000 acres of public lands
Explore the History and Natural Wonders of Alaska
Wild, rugged and expansive, the 49th state is begging to be explored
Seven Ways to Explore Alaska’s Endangered Glacial World
With the state’s glaciers retreating at alarming rates, there is no time like now to trek, climb, paddle and fly to see them
Rare and Giant Steller’s Sea Eagle Spotted Thousands of Miles From Home in Eastern Canada Park
The bird, thought to be the only one of its kind in the Western Hemisphere, is presumed to be Stella, an out-of-place raptor spotted at sites across North America in recent years
A New Dark Sky Park in Colorado Offers a Front-Row Seat to the Cosmos
This week, Browns Canyon National Monument, a 21,586-acre protected natural area in central Colorado, achieved International Dark Sky Park certification
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