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Nov 21

Meet the Unofficial LEGO National Parks Collection

Scenes from Yellowstone, the Everglades, and more.

flooded boardwalk in congaree national park

Nov 21

This National Park Floods in Winter—and That's Precisely When You Should Visit

Trust us.

Cottonwood trees in Squaw Canyon at dusk, Canyonlands National Park

Nov 7

The Last National Parks Free Admission Day of 2023 Is Almost Here

Get out in nature and save some money, thanks to Veterans Day.

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Nov 1

The Latest Must-Have Hotel Amenity? Outdoor Adventures

Hotels across the country are embracing the Great Outdoors with bespoke foraging programs, on-staff naturalists, and hiking concierges.

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Oct 26

Thanks to Hurricane Hilary, Death Valley Now Has a Lake

The hottest place on Earth looked a little bit different when it reopened to visitors this week.

a woman looking at colorful rugs in Mexico

Oct 26

Escape the Chill with These November Travel Ideas

Where to go if you’re feeling adventurous, and what to watch if you’re already hibernating.

Oct 13

Your Grand Canyon 'Love Locks' Are Killing Condors, the NPS Warns

The agency is telling everyone to stop putting up love locks in the name of the environment.

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Oct 6

Canada's Best National Parks for Stargazing Named in New Study

The study took into consideration factors like sky quality and light pollution.

Oct 5

Death Valley National Park Is Finally Reopening, Here's What to Know

Not all roads and locations will be immediately accessible to visitors.

bear eating salmon

Oct 3

Fat Bear Week Is Back and You Can Vote for Your Chubbiest Champ

You can cast your votes in matchups through October 10, when a Fat Bear Week champion is crowned.

A brown cleans up after eating sockeye salmon on August 12, 2023 at Brooks Falls, Alaska. The bears feast at the falls in large numbers between July and September.

Sep 29

As a Government Shutdown Looms, Fat Bear Week Hangs in the Balance

A shutdown will affect all national park operations, likely including the beloved annual event.

Sycamore Gap' tree on Hadrian's Wall now lies on the ground, leaving behind only a stump in the spot it once proudly stood on September 28, 2023 northeast of Northumberland, England.

Sep 28

Someone Deliberately Cut Down This Iconic 200-Year-Old Tree in England

The famous sycamore tree was featured prominently in the 1991 film "Robin Hood: Prince Of Thieves."