California might have more campgrounds than any other state—and more visitors, too. These are the best uncrowded spots to ...

Yellowstone volcanism has produced some of the youngest rocks in North America. This same region also features some of the ...

Six months after hurricane floods tore through Tennessee and North Carolina, historic Cataloochee Valley sites will welcome back visitors.

Campgrounds and picnic areas in Cataloochee Valley are closed, including the group campground and horse camp. Separately, Abrams Creek, Balsam Mountain, Big Creek, Cosby and Look Rock campgrounds ...

Staffing uncertainties and delayed reimbursements threaten to gut the U.S. Forest Service’s capacity to care for the 1.8 ...

On April 4 by 12 PM EST, the National Park Service (NPS) will reopen portions of Cataloochee Valley in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Cataloochee Valley has been closed since September 2024 ...

This trail in the Catskill Mountains offers unparalleled views. Along the way, you'll get to see a Buddhist temple, the ruins ...

With federal budget cuts, essential services in national parks are vanishing. Parks cannot be totally maintained by ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

Jenna Blough is an avid camper and fan of western deserts. She is the author of three Moon travel guides and writes about exploring the Golden State.

Poodle-dog bush thrives in Southern California mountains after wildfires. It's pretty but petting it can result in a severe ...

Pennsylvania’s state parks are booming in the wake of Trump administration cutbacks to federally managed campgrounds and recreational facilities. With some federal campgrounds closing due to staffing ...