A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

Skip the crowds at Yosemite and explore California’s most underrated national park packed with fiery terrain, uncrowded ...

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, far and away the busiest U.S. national park with 12.1 million visitors, placed first ...

Lassen Volcanic National Park ... a signature feature of the park. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. The park also offers numerous hiking trails (including the Pacific ...

Here’s Kuru’s list of the 10 best national parks for hiking: The undisputed king of hiking variety and foot traffic. Average trail rating: 4.4 A volcanic wonderland with a trail for every mood.

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

Vacation rental site HomeToGo ranked the 20 most affordable national parks. Two California parks made the list.

Lassen Volcanic National Park in Mineral was No. 9 on the list ... Fahrenheit on the high end and 39 F on the low end. Hiking trails are popular despite snow occasionally keeping some trails ...

Guests can help by packing out their trash, staying out of closed areas, and following park rules. With holiday crowds coming to the North State to camp, fish, boat, cycle and hike by the ...

(Essential day-hiking gear, from trail clothing to clever backpacks.) In the mountains, hikers have a simple rule of thumb: the best views ... the Lake District National Park, it’s all but ...