Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or ...

Smaller crowds, lower prices and better weather make these popular destinations surprisingly appealing during the off-season.

Many outdoor enthusiasts have spent hours in front of a computer, racing to reserve a campsite, backpacking permit or national park entrance ticket. A ...

Anyone who has circled a packed parking lot at sunrise, waiting for a single spot to open up, knows the frustration that record-breaking visitation has brought to America’s most scenic places. While a ...

A century and a half ago, the naturalist John Muir, father of our national parks, penned the immortal words: “The mountains ...

Since President Donald Trump’s return to office, the NPS has lost approximately 4,000 permanent employees, a drop of about 24%, according to the National Parks Conservation Association.

Planning a fall escape to California's iconic national parks? Yosemite, Sequoia, and Joshua Tree are entering one of their most popular seasons, drawing visitors with cooler temperatures, colorful ...

Three real, beginner-friendly overnight backpacking trips in Washington, Oregon, and California — from a trailhead that skips permits entirely to the one worth the extra paperwork. The post You don’t ...

A wildfire closed Mount Hood's most popular wildflower trail through the end of the year — here's the verified alternative near Sisters, plus exactly where the blooms still stand in Washington and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Dome Fire expanded to more than 1,000 acres. A wildfire in Yosemite National Park nearly quadrupled in size on Wednesday as it ...

A wildfire in Yosemite National Park nearly quadrupled in size on Wednesday as it moves north toward Yosemite Valley and the Badger Pass ski area. The Dome Fire is burning at zero percent containment ...