WILD NATURE November 2, 2018 Tarantula in Texas seen ‘swimming’ in 'terrifyingly cool’ viral video In an odd and fascinating sighting, officials with the Big Bend Ranch State Park in Texas captured an eight-legged creature “swimming” across a small body of water: a tarantula.
Parks October 27, 2018 Court revives claim involving uranium mine near Grand Canyon A federal appeals court has revived a challenge to a company's right to mine uranium near the Grand Canyon.
Montana October 3, 2018 Yellowstone geyser eruption reveals decades of trash buildup A Yellowstone geyser made its largest eruption in about 60 years last month when it shot water about 30 feet in the air, the U.S. Geological Survey said last week.
Parks August 19, 2018 Study: Climate change possible cause of bird species decline Climate change could be to blame for the collapse of bird populations in the desert along the Nevada-California border, scientists said.
GREAT OUTDOORS August 15, 2018 Couple trapped in cave burn everything including their hair to keep warm: 'We knew we were in some deep trouble' Spencer and Jessica Christiansen, who were stuck in a cave in Wyoming for 30 hours before being rescued, said they had to burn everything including their hair to keep warm.
Fires March 27, 2018 Joshua Tree fire burns landmark, arson suspected, officials say A fire that erupted late Monday night at Joshua Tree National Park in California is being investigated for arson after a historical landmark suffered damage, officials said.
Budget Travel March 21, 2018 America's best national park campgrounds There’s no magic formula to finding the perfect national park campground. But with 59 parks to choose from spread across wildly different terrains, there’s certainly one to suit every taste. You might be the kind of traveler who values proximity to the action, who wants to roll out of your tent and be within immediate hiking distance of waterfalls, canyons, geysers and mountain trails. Or maybe you’re heading to the parks with one very specific goal in mind: to catch a trout, to see a wolf, to spy a rare kind of bird only found in these parts, to summit the tallest mountain. Perhaps you’re a more seasoned camper who has already checked off every national park bucket list item and simply wants to find seclusion, privacy, peace and quiet. Or, then again, maybe you’re brand new to the world of camping and you wouldn’t settle for anything less than the relative luxury of a newly renovated cabin or cottage. The truth is, finding the best campgrounds is more of an art than a science. From Alaska to the Virgin Islands, Hawaii to Maine, we’ve collected some of our favorites. And we think we’ve hit the sweet spot—between rugged and comfortable, between off-the-beaten-path and accessible, between popular and underexplored. One goal we always had in mind was to find those campgrounds that best deliver on the promise of the particular national park. If we’re looking for a place to stay in the Grand Canyon, for example, we want canyon views. If we’re pitching a tent in Denali, why not do so in the shadow of the park’s namesake peak? And at a place like Hawaii Volcanoes, we want to be as close to the geological action as possible. Be sure to tell us if we’ve missed one of your favorites. Or perhaps you’re one of those happy campers who wants to keep your hidden gem truly hidden.
Beach March 21, 2018 6 brilliantly colored beaches Sure, white sand and crystalline waters are great, but beaches can come in all shades of the rainbow. We've added these 12 waterfronts to our travel bucket lists...
North America March 21, 2018 Top 10 hidden corners of US national parks Whether you’re a seasoned national park traveler or just planning your first vacation to our nation’s most precious gems, you know that every park has its “go-to” spots that you can’t miss. Old Faithful in Yellowstone, Cades Cove of Great Smoky, Bridalveil Fall in Yosemite – the list of these iconic wonders goes on and on. Though these attractions are must-sees, due to their popularity they often don’t deliver fully what we came here for - silence, solitude, and serenity. If you’re looking to really get away from the parking lots and crowds, this list should get you going in the right direction for the perfect and peaceful backcountry getaway.
Parks March 20, 2018 Joy Villa: Mr. Trump, please hear my heartfelt plea Those who know me know I love and support this president. They should also know I love America’s greatest natural treasure— our public lands.
Parks January 10, 2018 Standoff rancher draws advocates' ire, supporters' cheers The Nevada rancher who led a 2014 armed standoff with government agents spoke Wednesday saying that it's up to people in states, not the federal officials, to manage vast expanses of rangeland in the U.S. West.