O n the Nevada side of Death Valley, miles north of the park's main entrance, it seems like there is nothing but desert, dust ...

As economic uncertainty grips the nation, budget-friendly travel is back in vogue. Here are a few tips on how you might swap ...

Here are six volunteers who make a difference at National Parks and other federal lands, from an 8-year-old who does the ...

The Opera Box is a natural stone alcove that frames the view like a living painting. It’s the perfect spot for romantic moments or just quiet contemplation of how tiny we are in this big world. South ...

False Cape State Park is your answer, serving up pristine Atlantic coastline the way nature intended. This might be the most “you gotta work for it” park in Virginia. No cars allowed! You’ll need to ...

National Geographic photographer Jody MacDonald discovers that Central Oregon's wild terrain is the ultimate playground, ...

China has already opened five national parks, totaling 57 million acres. Collectively, the parks span alpine peaks, tropical rainforests, remote glaciers, vast deserts, and high-altitude wetlands.

The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S. national park system. This and other parks lie on roads less traveled, and take some extra incentive to visit ...