The documentary premiering October 15 tracks the 60-year struggle of one of America’s most unlikely grassroots movements. Narrator Edward Norton plays conductor for viewers, digging into how former ...

From the now-complete Adirondack Rail Trail to the ever-popular Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes, these are our top rail trails to ...

Naturalist George Bumann decodes animal communication in Yellowstone, revealing how listening to wildlife transforms our ...

On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks (1913–2005), a 42-year-old African American woman, boarded a bus to return home. She was ...

Detroit has seen violent crime fall to historic lows, property values rise, and its population inch upward. Community ...

Wyalusing State Park, just a short drive away, provides breathtaking views from 500-foot bluffs overlooking the confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers. The park’s trails accommodate every ...

Some underground attractions are closed, and many outdoor sites have reduced their services. By Chris Hippensteel As the government shutdown enters its first full week, travelers planning visits to ...

October is a great time to visit U.S. national parks for peak fall foliage or even just to enjoy nature before colder temperatures settle in. However, with the shutdown of the federal government ...

Winter might not be the traditional season for a national park getaway, but that’s exactly what makes it magical. With fewer crowds, peaceful snowy landscapes, and a chance to see wildlife in a ...

The parks will remain mostly open, but some services will not be available. At midnight on October 1, the United States government began what could be a prolonged shutdown after Republican and ...

The Burke-Gilman Trail is about 20 miles, but the road to becoming a Seattle transportation icon is vastly longer. “From Rails to Trails,” a new PBS documentary narrated by Edward Norton premiering ...