Photographer Brian Kelley speaks with NPR's Sarah McCammon about "Parks 2," a new book packed with photos, memorabilia and essays about our country's national parks.

The trees aren’t as big as everyone says” and “I've seen better in video games.” Our national-parks columnist rounded up some scathing reviews of America's Best Idea.

Yellowstone’s popularity overshadowed a relatively unknown Oklahoma national park. With so much competition, the park no longer exists.

Winter stargazing is not for the faint of heart… or the underdressed. When the mercury dips, so should your tolerance for ...

If you gave two toddlers a set of crayons and a map of Yellowstone National Park, their resulting artwork would likely look ...

Florida temperatures are forecast to range from seasonable to above-average through the week. Here's how the weather will play out.

AUSTIN— Strive to explore more in 2025 by starting the new year with a First Day Hike at a Texas State Park. This annual ...

Tawas Point State Park is like nature’s version of a two-for-one deal – you get both Lake Huron and Tawas Bay views. The ...

From squirrels to newts, many animals have lost an incredible ability to roam vast distances. But researchers say there’s hope.

A new generation of leaders in Jackson is asking—and attempting to answer—the question, “What if we saw the Pearl River as an ...

The bill would undercut a yearslong effort by the National Park Service, and more recently the Forest Service, to heavily ...

From charming seaside towns to dazzling tropical hideaways, our experts reveal the tourist-free destinations that will tempt ...