As hiking remains ever popular in the Greater Seattle area, even as public lands employees face layoffs, here’s how you can ...

The project will connect 1,752 acres of protected lands north of Zion National Park, enhancing migration corridors for deer, elk and other wildlife.

Pacific Northwest residents may get the rare chance to spot the Aurora Borealis (a.k.a. Northern lights) on Sunday night.

America's converted railroad trails offer epic cycling adventures through mountain tunnels, wine country, and frontier towns. Five legendary routes deliver unforgettable mancation experiences.

Almost no land in North America, even before colonization, was free from human influence. Indigenous peoples have been on ...

Three people were rescued from Mount Baker with serious injuries this week in two separate incidents within 48 hours. Two ...

Nothing beats the sight of a dog fully embracing vacation life. The way they light up at new smells, or how they turn a quiet ...

Time to hit the beach. Explore the country's best coastal hikes, from short walks to adventurous through-hikes.

The Arlington Common invites the public to experience its newest art exhibition, "Celebrating the Wilderness of the Last 250 ...

Explore Puget Sound in Washington, named one of USA TODAY’s Most Treasured Views in America for 2025.

Gordon DuBois revisits his scrambles up Mt. Washington’s Huntington Ravine after reading The Lions of Winter, a gripping tale ...