As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America's national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of ...

There is no shortage of impressive national parks in the American West, and yet, Bryce Canyon stands unique among them. The first time I came, I wasn’t entirely sure I was in the right place. The park ...

From hiking and biking to offbeat art and drive-in movies, the California desert park and its surroundings offer plenty of family adventure. Two boys pose in a small opening between three giant ...

Boy did Americans and other visitors make good use of US National Park Service sites in 2024 — enough to set a record. The NPS has reached a new overall milestone, with almost 331.9 million recreation ...

Graham Averill is Outside magazine’s national parks columnist, but some of his favorite adventures have happened inside state parks. Our family trip to Maui was full of surfing, waterfall treks, and ...

Petrified Forest National Park is the only national park in the U.S. with a section of old Route 66. The park is also home to a "rainbow" forest, which has colorful tree fossils that are more than 200 ...

Near Palm Springs, California, Joshua Tree National Park is a protected desert expanse named for its signature yucca plant with twisted limbs and spiky leaves. The best time to visit the park is ...

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