Less crowded but not less beautiful, these underrated U.S. national parks are worth visiting to avoid the crowds and enjoy beautiful views.

My first whale watch did not go well. At the time I was a student in meteorology at the College of the Atlantic in Bar Harbor, Maine on Mount Desert Island. It was the Fourth of July — a holiday for ...

From the adorable but deadly pine marten to the massive sperm whale, get to know some of the amazing animals that call ...

Learn all about the best national parks in the US and find your next destination for outdoor activities, especially hiking.

The best way to get around Acadia National Park is on foot. With 158 miles of historic trails made for hiking, Acadia is the perfect place to ditch the car and get outdoors. To reach the park ...

From Maine to Florida, the U.S. National Park System offers more than a few gems on the East Coast. Many or all of the products on this page are from partners who compensate us when you click to ...

Whale-watching season is coming soon. These American whale-watching tours give you the chance to see them up close and ...

"When birding or editing photos, I completely forgot about my personal issues or depressing national and global events." ...

How can we help birds? The South Shore Audubon Society has identified five critical habitat areas currently at risk of loss ...

Floral Park’s nature lovers and bird watchers are in luck. The village’s 13-acre Centennial Gardens reopened to the public on April 1. Visitors are welcome every day from 12 p.m. to 5 p.m ...