People have been sleeping under the stars since man first wandered the earth, but it wasn't until the creation of the first national park, Yellowstone National Park, in 1872 that wealthy families ...

The earlier morning hour slot — from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.— as one might expect, are going much faster. But in early July, it ...

The National Park Service (NPS) is facing significant challenges due to recent budget cuts and workforce reductions.

The National Park Service describes Kenai Fjords National Park in Alaska as the location “where mountains, ice and ocean meet.” This description provides you with a good idea of what you can see at ...

While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need to secure your spot well in advance.

Weiss, traveling to the top to capture a sunrise image of the park, situated his camera and tripod on a small ledge with ...

It was a photograph of Lake McDonald that inspired our family trip to Glacier National Park. The way the sun lit the colored ...

After taking in views of Glacier National Park and enjoying a beverage ... This area is closed to activities other than hiking and camping, offering an opportunity to connect profoundly with ...

As college basketball players vie for one shining moment, we imagine an impossible challenge between some of Colorado’s natural treasures.

America's national park sites saw a record number of visitors last year. Great Smoky Mountains, Zion and Grand Canyon national parks are perennial favorites among travelers ...

Last year, in an attempt to cut down on traffic gridlock and overcrowding during busy summer weekends, Yosemite officials ...