National Park
Thieves Steal Fossilized Footprints From Death Valley National Park
Park service offering $1,000 reward for help finding culprits
Sacramento, CA: See the Forest for the Trees (Bigfoot Trail)
Wend beneath sugar pines, Pacific yews, mountain hemlocks, and Shasta firs on this remote section of the Bigfoot Trail in Northern California. BY LAURA LANCASTER
Knocking Back Cocktails in the High Sierra
Hike up to 9,000', set up camp, and put on your best suit or dress and enjoy a chilled cocktail.
Animal Refuge Takes in Orphaned Yosemite Bear Cubs
Mother was fifth bear killed by a car in the park this year.
How Yosemite National Park is Working to Welcome Disabled Visitors
When the Americans with Disabilities Act required better trail access for all, Yosemite saw an opportunity.
The Story of Enid Michael, Yosemite's First Female Naturalist
In the early days of Yosemite, a woman could be anything—including herself
A Youth Spent Dirtbagging in Yosemite
Some people fall for the parks so hard, they can’t bring themselves to leave.
The Best National Park Campsites: Hidden Valley
Joshua Tree National Park, California
The Best National Park Campsites: Ford Point
Channel Islands National Park, California
The Best National Park Campsites: Snow Creek Camp
Yosemite National Park, California
The Best National Park Campsites: Redwood Canyon
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, California
People Have Been Doing Stupid Things in the National Parks for 100 Years
Don't blame the selfie sticks: Tourists have been making poor choices in our wild spaces since long before smartphones.
Los Angeles, CA: Inner Basin Pass, Joshua Tree National Park
Scramble across the trailless desert in Joshua Tree's wild northeast corner to inner Basin Pass. BY EMELIE FROJEN
Hike Yosemite in a Week
For backpackers, there’s nothing better in the entire park system. How much of it can one hiker see in a week?
Grouse Lake, Kings Canyon National Park, CA
Finding a hike of your own is as easy as getting off the trail—and this Sierra spot makes it easy.
Why National Parks Are the Ultimate Family Vacation
If you want a predictable family trip, go to Disneyland. Who knows what'll happen on a National Park adventure?
Best 100 Miles: Cathedral Lakes to Happy Isles via Clouds Rest, Yosemite NP, CA
These 21 miles of Yosemite highlights are among the best 100 miles of trail in the whole national park system.
Best 100 Miles: The Emerald Mile, Redwood NP, CA
This mile of towering redwoods is among the best 100 miles of trail in the whole national park system.
Sequoia National Park, CA: Pear Lake via Lakes Trail
Backpack into the heart of Sequoia National Park to the beautiful snow-melted Pear Lake in Tokopah Valley.