Algal mats have been found in Salmon Creek tributaries and the San Joaquin River in Fresno County, California, and the community is advised to avoid swimming in areas with the mats and to keep ...

While the late Wallace Stegner is said to have coined the phrase that national parks are America's best idea, not all park ...

Entry fees at Shenandoah range from $15 to $30. The park, located in Virginia, is adjacent to the Blue Ridge Parkway and ...

Just as California's busy summer season commences, advocates warn of the impacts federal staffing cuts are having on the ...

An updated report from the NWS Hanford CA was issued on Monday at 5:27 p.m. for strong thunderstorms until 6 p.m. The alert ...

Thousands of California campsites may close this summer due to federal budget freezes and staffing cuts, limiting access and raising safety concerns.

The National Park Service has started to ban one type of payment in certain parks across the U.S., which has sparked ...

The Mojave Narrows Regional Park offers a green oasis in the desert landscape. This park has fishing lakes where you can catch bass and catfish. Families love the picnic areas under shady trees. The ...

Visitors to the Giant Forest use a lot of the same words to describe it, including "awe-inspiring," "amazing" and "must-see." The grove is located between the Marble and Middle Forks of the Kaweah ...

Summer is here, and for many Americans, the great outdoors is calling. Camping website the Dyrt released its annual ranking of the best campgrounds in America, and five California campgrounds were ...

The California campgrounds that were named among the best places to camp are below: Alabama Hills Recreation Area — Inyo County. Alabama Hills Recreation Area, which is located near Lone Pine ...

There are hundreds of miles of trails in Sequoia National Park suitable for all abilities and ages. In the Giant Forest, the Congress Trail, a paved 2.7-mile loop that begins near the General ...