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A former National Park Service ranger on why now, more than ever, national parks need protection from Washington's budget fights

Researchers are calling the majestic forest the Shangri-la of conservation acquisitions

Hundreds of people from the Everglades to Yosemite have mobilized as part of a grassroots effort to rid national parks of refuse while federal employees remain furloughed

Plus, a new protocol will make it more difficult for other parks to close during the shutdown

From mountain bikers in California to snowmobilers in Montana, renegade adventurers see the shutdown as a chance to get away with anything. They need to stop.

Parks are being destroyed, people are dying, and no one's in charge

A man fell from Yosemite's Nevada Fall on Christmas Day

Embrace phone-free time and enjoy these activities instead

New emails reveal how the U.S. Forest Service caved to Dominion Energy in its quest to build a disruptive pipeline along the Appalachian Trail

Over 16,000 employees will go without pay and local communities will lose approximately $18 million per day

Even as Secretary of the Interior Ryan Zinke has said he wants to give states more decision-making power over federal lands, the Trump administration has taken numerous steps to limit public input

The 33 special agents assigned to the Investigative Services Branch handle the most complex crimes committed on NPS land. When a day hike in Rocky Mountain National Park ended in a grisly death, ISB veteran Beth Shott hit the trail, where she began unraveling a harrowing case.

A former champion and constant runner-up face off on the final day of Fat Bear Week 2018, but every one is a winner in our hearts

New research suggests that national parks are getting hotter and drier faster than the rest of the country

Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke will offer up nearly 4 million acres of public lands for lease this year, much of it for dirt cheap

The conservative Utah Congressman wants to fully fund our national parks and our public lands. Huh?

Nominee Raymond David Vela seems to care about making our national parks more accessible

Pioneers, the government, even John Muir helped kick out Native Americans from their homes on national parks. But in Yosemite, the Miwuk Tribe is getting its village back.

In Washington State, a group of researchers is mining social media posts and photos to identify overused trails and turn your next weekend adventure into a real escape

As the U.S. battles over the fate of public lands, the Chilean government and Kristine Tompkins are doing something extraordinary down in Patagonia—setting aside millions of acres for stunning new national parks. And they aren't done yet.

Many of our national parks are overflowing with visitors. To get away from the crowds, seek an alternate route.

At these five parks, the food is the treasured resource.

Hand-picked by Kate Siber, author of the new children's book 'National Parks of the USA'

Keeping an eye on the interior secretary's latest ethical blunders and questionable public lands policies

In an excerpt from his new book, Goldfarb explores what wilderness looks like with and without nature's most overlooked architects—and why they have more in common with wolves than you think

Frustrated by overly cautious restrictions at cliffs, some climbers are leading efforts to create flexible, evidence-based management

This hilarious—and informational—PSA from Ranger Lauren Ray warns river rats of the low flows on Arkansas’ Buffalo River.

Some of the places most sought after by recreationists are also culturally, spiritually or economically vital to tribes. We need to honor that.

It's taken half a decade to iron out the logistics, and while White Sands National Monument has as good a chance as ever at becoming a park, it's not guaranteed.

Everyone deserves to explore our country's most scenic destinations

With more people than ever taking to the woods, we need to rethink how we spend time on public lands

Hit the trail, drink some ale. What more do you want?

Political and journalistic pressure foiled Interior Department attempts to censor a climate report. Not surprisingly, its findings aren't good.

Sure, we love Yellowstone and Yosemite. But from Finland to Chile, a fresh crop of national parks has us counting up our vacation days.

There’s a common misconception that Black people don’t love wild places. Latria Graham, a southerner with deep connections to farms, rivers, and forests, says the problem isn’t desire but access—and a long history of laws and customs that have whitewashed our finest public lands.

[Insert exasperated Jean-Luc Picard meme]

From layers to shades, here’s what to take with you to prepare for rain or shine

Last Week Tonight tackles corruption in the Interior

For decades, park leaders have predicted that swarms of tourists could ruin public lands. Is anyone heeding their advice?

The Secretary of the Interior's idea to support public lands with oil and mining leases isn't just wrongheaded—the numbers don't add up.

Lawmakers didn't listen to the president’s call for less spending on land management and the environment—and put their foot down when it came to interior secretary Ryan Zinke’s reorganization plan, too

On March 21, the Department of Interior will hold the largest auction of offshore leases in U.S. history, including all unleased areas on the Gulf of Mexico’s outer continental shelf. But do energy extractors actually want such land and waters?

Lies, damned lies, and "fantasy" White House budget proposals

The résumé of P. Daniel Smith, including a troubling work history

With his office's insult-laden response to the resignation of the NPS Advisory Board, the secretary proves that, like his boss, he's not above mudslinging

If the government shuts down tomorrow, Ryan Zinke wants to keep these lands open. What that actually looks like is at best confusing and at worst dangerous.

A semi-detailed list of everything we know (and we still have plenty of questions) about possible public land closures starting tomorrow if the lights go out for the feds

Researchers at the University of Montana found that nearby towns dependent on tourist dollars stand to lose millions

Give the gift of adventure

Zinke's strategic plan for the next four years shows no intention of addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion in our public lands

A new proposal would nearly triple entrance fees to the busiest national parks during peak season

A leaked five-year strategic plan has zero mention of “climate change” or “diversity,” marking a major pivot away from its predecessor

Mikah Meyer, who's making his way through all 417 National Park Service sites and just happens to be gay, is willing to bet you haven't

New approaches to wellness travel offer detoxifying spa treatments, nutritious meals, and awesome fitness options

The National Park Service findings, released last week, are troubling. The reality is even worse.

In honor of Public Lands Day, we picked the places we couldn't live without

Who knew state parks were this good?

Jessica Klodnicki, general manager of CamelBak, explains why ending bottled water bans at some national parks is reckless

An artistic tribute to one of our National Parks.

We spoke with four lawyers about the four monuments most likely on Zinke’s chopping block

Trail runners that celebrate our National Parks.

American cowboy or posturing Trump enforcer?

A Scout is not Donald Trump, basically

This film A Field Guide To Losing Your Friends is a collaboration between filmmaker Chad Clendinen and Dunning and earned itself a place in our piece 'The 10 Movies at Telluride Mountainfilm That We're Most Excited About.'

Chacos is taking a stand in the fight over Bears Ears National Monument

If the budget is a political document that reflects a president’s priorities, Trump’s priorities are clear—and the environment, wildlife, and the Great Outdoors don’t rank particularly high

A group of the country's top rock climbers traveled to Washington last week to remind Congress that public lands are valuable assets worth protecting. Here's what I had to say.

The long-term impact of the president's first 100 days could destroy an industry with more jobs than oil and gas and automotive combined. Yep, you guessed it: outdoor rec.

With the help of Kris Tompkins, Chile is setting aside more parklands than the U.S. has in a long time. The Trump administration should pay attention.

You'll thank us in a few months

The Dakota Access protests made headlines, but there’s a bigger war being waged against pipelines across the country that threaten our favorite parks and forests

These brews are named for some of America's most beloved spaces. A few even benefit the lands they honor.

When 18-year-old Joe Keller vanished from a dude ranch in Colorado's Rio Grande National Forest, he joined the ranks of those missing on public land. No official tally exists, but their numbers are growing. And when an initial search turns up nothing, who'll keep looking?

Thousands of firefighters, trail crews, and rangers will be able to get back to work this summer

The company that runs the industry's largest trade show is listening, but more brands need to speak up if they really want to make Utah feel the hurt

Elk sightings and waterfall hikes are all part of a day's work for Grand Canyon park ranger Perri Spreiser

After a few weeks of exploring Voyageurs National Park, More Than Just Parks brings you a spectacular display of colors in their film Voyageurs.

Gear that's guaranteed to help you have a memorable and romantic holiday

If posting to your feed is an act of love, these parks had the most adored vistas of the year

Our northern neighbor's national parks are pretty damn awesome—and accessing them in 2017 will be completely free