Getting on the trail in the western United States means entering one of nature's most awe-inspiring territories. The expansive landscapes offer breathtaking vistas, challenging terrain, and ...

Although its best known for its volcanoes, if you're California then check out these animals in Lassen Volcanic National Park!

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Petrified Forest National Park spans around 346 square miles of semi-desert shrub steppe and highly eroded and colorful badlands in northeastern Arizona. The park is a blend of short grass prairie and ...