In a short 100 years, it’s become so iconic that people gravitate toward it. What better way to celebrate than a hike to the Hollywood sign.

Legal or not, people love following the abandoned tracks through the harsh desert landscape just to cross the marvelous Goat Canyon Trestle.

Let’s face it: While you might live for the great outdoors, not all of your family or friends are born campers. But that doesn’t mean you can’t spend a few nights together in the wilderness—provided you choose your accommodations to suit everyone in your crew. Whether you prefer the beach or the mountains, these all-inclusive [...]

Officials are planning a five-day closure for most of Yosemite National Park because they’re worried melting snow will cause flooding.

The western U.S. is home to some of the earth’s most concentrated geothermal activity. From geysers and fumaroles to lava tubes and hot springs, getting outside and seeing earth science in action with your own eyes is an incredible experience. While Yellowstone is well known for its geysers, and has the highest concentration of them [...]

Crawfish, crayfish or crawdads: no matter what you call them, the popular freshwater crustaceans can be found in bodies of water throughout the U.S. They make for tasty meals, and are a staple in certain southern cuisines. While Louisiana tops the list of the best places to catch crawfish, it’s not the only spot rife [...]

Whether you had your life changed by the 2017 eclipse — or you missed it and have been living in regret ever since — we’ve got good news. You’ll have another shot at seeing an eclipse in 2023. Better yet, it’ll be visible from more than 20 national park units across the U.S., which means [...]

You’ve seen the show celebrating “Tiny House Nation,” where people live in compact homes year round. While you may not want to mimic the lifestyle, perhaps a short stay in a tiny house could satisfy your itch for a simpler life?  Whether you’re looking to rough it and go off the grid or be in [...]

Earlier this month, South Lake Tahoe resident Toogee Sielsch captured an all-too-relatable video of a sleepy black bear crawling into bed. The footage shows the bear belly-down, wriggling across the ground beneath a porch to get to his favorite spot. In his original post, Sielsch writes that the bear likely weighs upwards of 600 pounds. [...]

Last week, a group of Maine lobster industry advocates filed a lawsuit against the Monterey Bay Aquarium for warning its visitors not to purchase American lobsters. The California aquarium had stated that lobster fishing equipment can harm the endangered right whale. Boycotting American lobster, it suggested, was among the best ways to help protect the [...]