As America celebrates its 250th on Saturday, July 4, Great Smoky Mountains National Park anticipates increased visitation for the holiday weekend. Anyone planning on celebrating in the Smokies should ...

Planning a trip during a heat wave? Learn about travel risks, safety tips, refunds, transport disruptions, and how to stay ...

Some lake views feel earned before you even see the water. This is the kind of Colorado hike that does not hand over its ...

There have been a total of three reported alligator attacks in the last seven days across Central Florida. Experts are chiming in with their tips on how to safely coexist with alligators and why these ...

As the monsoons set in, news of snakes making their way into houses, gardens, fields, and even trekking routes becomes ...

Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains offer stunning hiking trails with mountain views, waterfalls, lush forests, and camping ...

Early summer brings one of nature’s most impressive displays as thousands of fireflies light up forests across national parks ...

Two men were hiking Humphreys Peak in Flagstaff when they were struck by lightning in October 2025. In July 2013, a man was ...

This past week, I had multiple encounters with bears in Angeles National Forest, including one slapping my tent during a ...

It always made me sad that people who train so hard, they exercise, they eat well at home, and then they go backpacking and ...

The waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park draw thousands of visitors each year, but officials are reminding hikers that the ...

The department said certain precautions, like scrubbing down hiking boots, keeping firewood in the county where it was ...