The drought-like conditions impacting Shenandoah National Park have shut down fishing due to low streams and high water temperatures. 

An orangutan named Zoe in a Virginia zoo named has been taking lessons in mothering from the human zookeepers who care for her. Zoe wasn’t able to nurse her first child, so, when her youngest baby was born recently, staff came up with an idea: Why not have a zookeeper who also happened to be [...]

This April, we earthlings will get a rare opportunity to watch meteors streak across the sky during the Lyrid meteor shower, which comes from the debris of Comet Thatcher, officially named C/1861 G1 (Thatcher). While the Lyrid meteor shower can feature bursts of up to 100 meteors per hour, 10 to 15 meteors per hour [...]

Humans have always been drawn to stargazing—and it’s easy to see why. The vast darkness juxtaposed against the brilliant dots of light evokes a sense of astronomical wonder that reminds us just how much more is out there beyond our own existence. In recent years, stargazing tourism has boomed, with travelers seeking out the best [...]

Reservations? For national parks? That’s right. Over the last few years, several of the country’s busiest national parks have launched pilot programs testing new ways of regulating visitation. Some dole out tickets denoting specific entry times. Others require advanced bookings to drive certain roads or park in certain lots. While the National Park Service has [...]

The challenges of thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail are many – both physical and mental. Then, think about setting out to do it on your own … in just four months! You’ve got to be darn tough!Owen Rachampbell was the right man for the job. Personally, he’s optimistic, adventure-seeking, adaptive, and mentally tough. Professionally, he’s the [...]

Finding a romantic outdoor getaway has never been so easy. The world is literally at your fingertips. Airbnb not only offers a wide range of camping and glamping accommodations, they now catalog customizable Airbnb experiences as well. There are a huge range of adventures from swimming with sea lions and seals to outdoor cooking lessons to guided fishing [...]

The False Cape area could’ve gone in a completely different direction if it weren’t for foresight from the General Assembly in the mid-60’s. Now, this beautiful area is available for everyone to enjoy. We recently spoke with Kyle Barber, who’s the Park Manager at False Cape State Park. He shared with us the history of [...]

Fall is one of our favorite times to get out hiking and see the changes that happen within nature. While it’s easy to take this beautiful change of scenery for granted, we’ve compiled a list of 32 locations across the country that we think will help remind you just how special this time of year [...]

Fall is one of our favorite times to get out hiking and see the changes that happen within nature. While it’s easy to take this beautiful change of scenery for granted, we’ve compiled a list of 32 locations across the country that we think will help remind you just how special this time of year [...]