The privatization of park lodges—occurring since the National Park Service’s inception—has made stays inside the parks ...

Photographing calmer water can be tougher than it looks. But here, at Bench Lake, the photographer's camera settings create a ...

Chile's Conguillío National Park draws visitors in droves thanks to its abundance of native wildlife and ample outdoor ...

If you're looking for a base to visit the amazing Mount Rainier National Park, consider this gateway town near the Nisqually Entrance.

National-park reservations systems keep changing. Here's what to know this year—and how to be sure that you get them.

The state of Alaska and Alaskans themselves have always had a clear record that they prefer to call North America’s tallest ...

Stripes, round bodies, dark penetrating eyes. At a glance, the barred owl and the northern spotted owl are easily mistaken for the same bird.

The 2014 Top Ten list had more than its fair share of devastation and darkness — a young girl was raped at the Enumclaw ...

Retiring early isn't just about how much you've saved up. Relocating to an area with a lower cost of living also makes it easier to walk away from the stresses of a full-time job before ...

Arizona is known for its spectacular scenery and popular national parks. One is also among the deadliest parks to visit in ...

Farther afield, Japanese outdoors brand Snow Peak opened its first North American campground in Long Beach, landing a spot on Time's list of the world's greatest places for 2024. And Menizei, billed ...