On top of these crowds, the ticketed day-entry system to enter the park, the huge popularity of Yosemite’s campgrounds and ...

With the outdoor season in full swing, calls for help to Northwest search and rescue teams are surging.Why it matters: Seattle's easy access to wilderness is a major perk, but as more people hit the ...

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Forest Rangers respond to search and rescue incidents statewide.

Two new lightning-caused wildfires ignited this week in the Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness following thunderstorm ...

Anaconda struggled after its lifeblood copper smelter closed in 1980 but the Smelter City has become a destination for ...

Montana’s wilderness. That’s where my mind went to most often while I was deployed in southern Afghanistan as an explosive ordnance disposal operator in the summer of 2009. Some people ...

From this perch, travelers will have views of Mount Rainier and other volcanoes in the Cascade Range, such as Mount Adams. Sunrise is also the highest spot in the park that can be reached by vehicles.

Hiking in national and state parks has become a sacred rhythm in my life. I’m blessed to live in North Carolina, which boasts ...

Explore 15 breathtaking nature spots across Japan, from ancient forests and volcanic valleys to serene lakes and dramatic ...