Let’s be honest: most parents envision a national park vacation as a majestic, peaceful communion with nature where the ...

Visiting a national park often involves scanning the horizon for charismatic animals. And most visitors arrive with a mental ...

Two volunteers reply to every letter kids send to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, answering questions about bears, ...

As the summer crowds fade and cooler air sweeps in at America's national parks, the trails feel more inviting and the landscapes take on a fresh beauty. Shorter days bring the added bonus of ...

From wild ponies in Virginia to bison in Yellowstone, here are seven wildlife-rich destinations—and tips on how to be a responsible tourist. In Hallo Bay, brown bears graze on sedge grass in Alaska's ...