Yellowstone National Park

It's hard to find an ugly spot in the national parks. But these eight hikes take it to the next level, with gorgeous scenery and wildlife. Go for a walk.

The perfect dozen: Embark on one of these 12 treks, and turn America's most iconic preserves into your own private paradise.

As kids across the country head back to class, Lisa Jhung reflects on the joys of being a student of nature.

The only thing better than Yellowstone in summer? Yellowstone in winter.

Yellowstone National Park

Yellowstone National Park, Montana

Don't blame the selfie sticks: Tourists have been making poor choices in our wild spaces since long before smartphones.

“Keep Bears Wild” campaign bears fruit.

Officials seek to curb annual migration into Montana.

Grizzly population rising in Yellowstone according to new study

A bill advances that would allow paddlers, kayakers, and other hand-propelled watercraft on 450 miles of rivers and streams in Grand Teton and Yellowstone.

Previous record was 3.6 million in 2010

Off-trail hiking can feel like the best idea ever—until it suddenly doesn't.

This half-mile of backcountry geysers is among the best 100 miles of trail in the whole national park system.

Hike past expansive beaver ponds and prime elk habitat on this loop through Yellowstone’s scenic northwest corner.

Find solitude in Yellowstone's mountainous northwest corner.

A national park vacation is great, but the real fun starts when you get to call the park home.

One contractor still has close to 4,000 positions still available.

This diverse 5.6-mile out-and-back, a park signature hike, passes colorful geysers and an eerie burn zone en route to a 100-foot cascade. Caution: Grizzly restoration area.

This 11.8-mile ski or snowshoe loop explores a frozen waterfall and bison wintering grounds.

Take advantage of the park's quieter winter season on this 9.4-mile snowshoe trek through wooded hills to an expansive plateau with endless snowy views.