Yellowstone officials say the man helped the newborn bison calf onto the roadway, but the interaction ultimately led to the animal’s death. 

The National Park System has over 400 units, but each year, people keep going back to the same few places. That leads to traffic jams (especially when tourists spy cute animals from their cars), parking issues, and crowded trailheads. While places with official “park” designation often get the most attention, there are so many other [...]

Nestled among the rugged sand dunes of the Cape Cod National Seashore, you can find 19 rustic, historic cabins, almost all of which are owned by the National Park Service. Booking a stay in one can be quite hard—these dune shacks are hot commodities, and the Park Service runs a lottery for people to book [...]

With aid from a local helicopter company, rescuers on Monday saved a hiker who had been missing for three days in Glacier National Park.

A baby bison who evidently just couldn’t even sat down in the middle of a road at Yellowstone National Park this week and caused a pretty adorable traffic jam. In a video shared by Yahoo, the calf sits in the road surrounded by a small herd of adult bison protecting and trying to nudge it [...]

Are things feeling a bit flat lately? Dreaming of a change of scene? These 10 great American mountain towns, with their picturesque rolling hills and incredible peaks, offer stunning photo opportunities and exhilarating experiences.  You’ll want to plan your mountain adventure straight away. 1. Aspen, Colorado Rocky Mountains A gorgeous and well-known city on this [...]

In 2022, RV camping made up 19 percent of all national parks and recreation areas overnight stays, so check out how they rank.

With varied terrains ranging from exotic coastal patches surrounded by turquoise waters to tropical canopies surrounded by palm trees, Key West is home to some of the most amazing campsites that deliver panoramic views, stunning sunsets, and endless fun experiences.  So, pack your bags, grab your pals and let’s dive into the awesome world of [...]

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

The numbers are in and they’re huge: In 2022, the National Park Service recorded 312 million visits—more than in 2021 and nearly as many as they did in the pre-pandemic years of 2018 and 2019. According to the latest stats release from NPS, a dozen individual parks broke their all-time visitation records last year, too. [...]