From unexplained phenomena to baffling disappearances, follow the clues while discovering our country’s treasured protected areas ...

If you crave the solitude of an undeveloped stretch of coast to beachcomb, birdwatch, and sunbathe, check out America's best national seashores.

Many of these places are a mix of rural and urban communities and destinations, where peaceful outdoor activities, nature, history, and culture meet.

Big Bear Lake combines small-town charm with outdoor adventure in a way that feels like stepping into a parallel universe ...

Apalachicola is that rare Florida gem – a place where oyster boats still dot the harbor, historic buildings house family-run ...

Many American schoolchildren grow up learning that Yellowstone was the world’s first national park. But across the globe in Mongolia, just south of the capital, Ulaanbaatar, a mountain holds a claim ...

Colorado Springs, Colo. (KRDO) - The Humane Society of Pikes Peak says their black and white animals are having trouble getting adopted. The shelter says ...

Brevard’s city government is considering a proposal to establish a special zoning district at the entrance to Pisgah National Forest. The Pisgah Gateway Mixed-Use Zoning District would encourage uses ...

Kaeng Krachan National Park, Thailand, saw a black panther at its butterfly spot. Conservation efforts are helping rare wildlife thrive in the area.

Whether it’s a seaside vista, a city skyline, rolling hills or a serenely still loch, a dazzling view simply elevates the ...

The Comanche National Grassland rewards visitors with the chance to follow dinosaur tracks and feel the spine-tingling thrill ...

Visitors explore Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. With 130 miles of explored passages, it is among the world’s longest cave systems and a popular spot for spelunking enthusiasts.