Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

From waterfalls to deep plunge pools, here the best natural pools for cooling off this summer in national parks.

Entrance fees for Mueller State Park are reasonable—currently $9 for a daily vehicle pass or $80 for an annual Colorado State Parks pass that gives you access to all state parks. It’s the best $9 ...

Nestled in southeast Missouri, Poplar Bluff offers retirees a delightful mix of outdoor recreation and small-town affordability. The historic downtown area features charming brick buildings that house ...

The best way to explore the wonders of a national park is on foot. But among the dozens of national parks across the country, ...

Hike to Oregon's Rosary Lakes and experience a peaceful stretch of land that overlaps with the Pacific Coast Trail.

This is the Barefoot Trail, the first official barefoot park in the United States. The trail opened last summer, inviting ...

Whichever trail you choose, though, you will not go wrong. Hike This (Not That) takes you on an adventure to experience both ...

Located in the stunning Deschutes National Forest, the Newberry National Volcanic Monument has everything you need for an ...

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Most, when prodded, give a playful shrug at the curious phenomenon at Long Island's Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy ...