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More wolves equals more wolf watchers, but is that a good thing?

A blood moon will be visible across North America in the early hours of March 14, turning the moon a striking color. Stargazers can watch the event from their backyard or make a getaway of it.

Visitors were greeted with long lift lines and minimal open terrain at Park City ski resort when the ski patrol union went on strike. One dissatisfied guest has filed a class action lawsuit against parent company Vail Resorts, Inc., for ruining his family’s trip.

You’ll be able to view a rare alignment of planets this month and into February. Our astrotourism expert reveals the best places and ways to see the awesome spectacle.

We haven’t seen the Red Planet this luminous in the night sky since 2022. Our astrotourism expert shares how and when to enjoy the show.

In last days of his presidency, Biden adds more protected sites to a long list of conservation accomplishments

Paige McClanahan, the author of ‘The New Tourist: Waking Up to the Power and Perils of Travel,’ lays out exactly how we can do better

Recent studies point to travel as a way to increase your longevity. As if we needed another excuse to hit the road.

Our national-parks columnist, a 20-year resident of Asheville, was there when Hurricane Helene's floods wiped out entire towns in western North Carolina. Nobody expected a storm like this.

Park-goers are suing to preserve their right to pay cash at increasingly card-only national park sites. We think both sides are wrong.

Scandinavia dominates the 2024 World Happiness Report, while the U.S. drops out of the top 20. Plus, how to sign up to qualify for Finland's free Happiness Hacks vacation.

Love ’em or hate ’em, timed-entry reservations will be required at some of our favorite national parks. Here’s how to make sure you get in.

Is that $39 roundtrip ticket to Denver worth it? Our travel expert weighs in—and uncovers the best deals and destinations to travel to.

A “seismic swarm” of 1,400 earthquakes shut down a resort and roads, with area evacuations urged.

“Turn around, don’t drown,” park rangers are reminding travelers as Hilary bears down on the southwestern United States

This monsieur isn’t the first to BASE jump from Paris’s most iconic landmark

Three years ago, Danae and Olen Netteburg set out with their four kids on the Appalachian Trail. Three years (and one more baby) later, they’re about to complete the Triple Crown. All of them.

The York Fire has swept across thousands of acres of the Mojave Desert, torching Joshua trees and other delicate desert vegetation

Canada is experiencing its worst wildfire season on record, but the country’s beautiful national park system has mostly escaped them

Studies suggest that water at many U.S. beaches is full of feces and too dirty for safe swimming. Plus, how to know if your beach is safe.

In an exclusive interview with �����ԹϺ��� for a story last year, Stockton Rush, the CEO of OceanGate and the pilot of the missing Titanic submersible, explained the reasons behind his costly expeditions, why he included paying tourists, and why ocean exploration was worth it

North America will have prime viewing when the moon (mostly) obscures the sun on October 14. These are the best places to see the magical ring of fire.

Trips to or through hostile areas feel increasingly risky for many people in this community, given the rise of anti-LGBTQ+ policies

There’s learning, connecting with self and others, and did we mention dance parties?

Our national parks are celebrating the season (aren’t we all?) with fun and immersive special events. We've mapped out our favorites, from photo classes to great music to getting dirty helping on a trail day.

Officials say evidence suggests the men were caught by a flash flood. This is the second double tragedy in the famous slot canyon this year.

The epic winter of 2022–23 is still with us, with snowmelt causing flooding concerns in some national parks and in others roads and trails are closed for repairs. Here’s what you need to know for your summer trips.

Touring rock stars aren’t exactly known for clean living. The members of this band do ginger shots and ice baths.

High snowpack may lead to issues throughout May and June

It’s not just skiers who are enjoying a banner year. Thanks to all the snow, 2023 promises to be one of the best rafting seasons ever. Check out these five great trips.

California’s wild storms and wet weather have resulted in dazzling displays of wildflowers, some peaking and others ready to pop. Here’s how to see one before it’s too late.

These destinations are still keen to jump-start tourism after the pandemic, so they’re offering airline tickets and other freebies. Other places will actually pay you to move there. Here are the pros and cons.

Looking to save a few bucks when visiting our national parks? Here are upcoming free days, and seven other programs for freebies or discounts. You could make some memories.

After decades of skiing and a recent tragedy, the author says it’s time to up our safety game when we’re riding a chair high in the sky

Over a dozen ski areas have extended their seasons by at least a week, some up a month or more. It’s not too late to plan one last adventure.

The legislation prohibits visiting hikers from exploring the country’s trails by themselves

The last thing you want while looking out over Bryce Canyon contemplating the millennia is a tourist helicopter buzzing overhead. That’s why some parks, like Glacier, are working to end air tourism.

Purchase the GoWild! Pass and you'll get an unlimited number of domestic and international flights between May 2 and September 30, 2023. But is it too good to be true?

Thousands of acres in California’s Sierra National Forest have been proposed as a national monument. Many argue that the protection is crucial for wildlife, the environment, and wilderness recreation. But it will face stiff opposition.

A raging rain and wind storm is hitting Northern California hard. The state has closed regional, state, and national parks, with partial closings of 37 others, while Yosemite braces for a blizzard.

We’re witnessing a monumental shift in federal land management

Website TravelLens recently analyzed reviews of 6,000 U.S. state parks to determine the champion

Anyone driving an OHV on public lands in the state will need to complete a free online program

Travel to earth’s final frontiers is more possible than ever before, with exciting plans on the horizon. The question today isn’t whether you can actually get there anymore, but whether you can afford it.

Swedish novelist John Ajvide Lindqvis created a scary audio story geo-locked within his country’s borders to lure visitors into its beautiful natural areas. For Halloween only, you can listen to it anywhere in the world.

It’s like sustainable tourism 2.0—with a focus on leaving destinations better than we found them.

Interior Secretary Deb Haaland, the first Native American to lead a cabinet agency, spearheaded the effort to rename U.S. landmarks bearing the offensive term

If you don’t want your phone to ring, just turn it off

Yellowstone and Death Valley. Now Joshua Tree. What the hell is going on in our national parks?

“Um, don’t do drugs kids (and don’t start spiders on fire during a drought),” Utah governor Spencer Cox tweeted Tuesday

Officials are investigating a triple homicide at Maquoketa Caves State Park, a popular area for spelunkers and casual hikers

Mega cruise ships stopped sailing to Key West, Florida, during the height of COVID-19. Many locals appreciated the resulting peace and quiet and won a vote for large ships not to return. But the fight’s not over.

A program called Malama Hawaii is connecting hotel and restaurant visitors with environmental nonprofits to tackle the state’s mounting plastic-pollution problem

Across the country, hard-to-nab spots are sitting vacant. How do we make sure these coveted spaces aren’t going to waste?

Citing Utah’s record on public lands, dozens of outdoor brands released a statement this week protesting the trade show’s potential return to Salt Lake City

The host of CNN’s ‘United Shades of America’ on what we learn when we engage with communities very different than our own

W. Kamau Bell, the host of ‘United Shades of America,’ sits down with fellow comedian and activist Baratunde Thurston for a lively conversation on what we learn about this country when we engage with communities very different than our own

Writer Jason Motlagh has been reporting in Afghanistan since 2006, which has involved developing close relationships with Afghan journalists and their families. He and a network of media colleagues are currently in a race to get more than 100 of them out of the country as the Taliban cracks down.

To live in the small town of Haines, Alaska, is to live with bears, with roughly one brown bear for every nine human residents. Last winter, a local snowboarder woke a hibernating brown bear in the backcountry and was severely injured, furthering tensions between food-stressed bears and anxious local residents. But in most encounters, it’s the bear that ends up dead, prompting the question of what it means to coexist.

After her prestigious corporate job nearly destroyed her, Melinda Spooner found her path forward by getting way, way out there

A new wave of companies disrupting private-plane travel have made it more accessible to hop on a small chartered flight to regional destinations that are closer to outdoor playgrounds than any large airport

In New Hampshire, Maine, and Vermont, local stewards have banded together to persuade private landowners to allow access to backcountry skiing, mountain biking, and other kinds of outdoor recreation

Key beta on snagging a ticket to your favorite park this year

Anticipating even bigger crowds this summer than last, public-lands officials have been grappling with how to manage the masses. For many, that’s meant introducing permit systems. But is limiting access the only solution?

Spun-out Teslas on snowy roads. Cabins bought for cash, sight unseen. A shoveling disaster. Locals bemoan the pandemic-induced migration of Bay Area residents to the mountains. But there are two sides to the Zoom-town story.

After a long year of staying put during COVID-19, families are dreaming of spring breaks and summer vacations. But should you book that flight? Our experts weigh in.

Permits, education, and increased fees are all on the table as possible solutions

Parts of the state have been overrun by tourists for years. When COVID-19 hit, the islands got a much needed pause. Will it change the future of tourism there for good?

Forget visiting the app store every time you visit a national park. This new, free release provides all kinds of maps, must-hike trails, food recommendations, and more for all of its 423 units.

Although the concept has been OK'd, that doesn't mean it will be implemented. Here's what former government officials, local guides, and environmental experts told �����ԹϺ��� about its possible implications on Africa's highest peak.

The underrated West Virginia adventure hub is finally getting the recognition it deserves

When will we be able to take international trips again? Medical and travel experts weigh in.

The Department of Transportation has finally reclassified emotional support animals as pets. Here's how that will affect your ability to fly with your dog next year.