Here are the five best day hikes in Yosemite, with picks for all skill levels, whether you're an avid hiker or lacing up your ...

In the Great Smoky Mountains, an auxiliary team of élite outdoorsmen answers the call when park-goers’ hikes, climbs, and ...

“No reservations are required this year,” said a Yosemite National Park statement emailed to SFGATE. The park is encouraging ...

With an expanded TSA area, two new gates, and beautiful art from local artists, California's closest airport to Yosemite ...

In a move that highlights the ongoing debate between easy public access to national parks and preservation of their natural ...

ESTES PARK, Colorado ‒ President Donald Trump 's face now officially graces the front of national park entrance passes, a ...

Horsetail Fall, and viewing it during its "fiery" February show, so be sure to read everything before heading for the Big Y.

From Northern Lights in Denali to whale watching in Maui, these U.S. national parks offer rare winter experiences without ...

When conditions are just right, the waterfall transforms into a magical spectacle, with its waters resembling scorching hot ...

January 11, 2026 – Yosemite National Park officials celebrated National Bird Day this past week.

The Golden States is home to nine national parks and hundreds of thousands of miles of trail systems, making it one of the ...

Planning a trip to see America's great outdoors? You might want to double-check your paperwork before you hit the road. A new ...