National parks, monuments, wild rivers, historic sites—what’s the difference? National Parks like Big Bend in Texas (seen here) restrict some recreation to maximize protection of the land.

With popular national parks still searching for the answers to congestion, train travel is a practical solution—and a unique ...

China hopes to become a global leader in protected nature reserves, creating a network of wilderness that would be three ...

These more remote U.S. parks, from Alaska to American Samoa, are kept well away from the bustling crowds. The Gates of the Arctic National Park, in Alaska, is one of the marvels of the U.S ...

These hiking trails—for all levels—offer unique ways to spot wildlife and experience California’s iconic Mojave park on foot.

Four national parks–Canyon de Chelly National Monument, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Grand Portage National Monument, and Big Cypress National Preserve–are co-managed by tribes.

Spring: Explore Nevada’s two national parks, four national monuments, six ski areas, nine national wildlife refuges, 27 state parks, and 60 million acres of accessible public lands in ...