Yosemite National Park is considering allowing associated tribes to gather plants on their ancestral lands, after an Environmental Assessment was released and public comments are being accepted ...

It's a hub for hiking, biking, camping, boating, wildlife spotting, and more.

As National Park System visitor numbers hit record highs, here's how visitors can adapt for a better experience.

At this spot one of our country’s foremost conservationists received great inspiration.” Muir sold the president on a uniquely American myth of the wilderness — that if we work hard enough to isolate ...

There are other parts of popular areas – and different locations altogether – that can be great places for outdoor recreation and enjoyment.

National Public Lands Day, one of the six fee-free days on the National Park Service calendar. The "stewardship program" is ...

When summer hits, professors practice what they preach—leaning into areas of interest that oftentimes go beyond their ...

The season for strong storms came late. This week, it has led to travel delays, a snarled start to Burning Man and a ...

Discover the best national forest hikes in New Hampshire that rival famous national park trails like Half Dome and Angels ...

Hanging flags on the famous vertical wall of El Capitan is a tradition that many climbers have long participated in.

The only freshwater turtle from California was once spread across Baja to Washington. According to Futura Sciences, it has now been altered as it survives in only half of its former range. The turtle ...

There's a lot of folks who are doing the jobs that three people used to do," a former Yosemite superintendent said.