New River Gorge in West Virginia has long been a favorite of outdoorsy families because of its unique beauty (that iconic bridge!) and recreational offerings, from hiking to white water rafting and ...

As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America's national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of ...

Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million recreation ...

Park City, Utah is best known for its epic skiing in the winter, but in the summer this fantastic little mountain town transforms into the perfect base for warm weather adventures! There are so many ...

From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of family adventure. Two boys pose in a small opening between three giant ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. Our family trip to Maui was full of surfing, waterfall treks, and ...

Attempt one (or both) of the park’s iconic hikes: Angels Landing and The Narrows. Take in expansive views of the night sky from several viewpoints throughout the park. Stay in the park when you book a ...

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National parks saw a record-breaking 331.8 million visitors in the last year, a 2% increase from the previous year. Great Smoky Mountains National Park remains the most visited national park, while ...