From the purple dwarf crested iris to the elusive yellow lady’s slipper, over 1,500 flowering plant species are blossoming at ...

Cameron McWhirter covers national affairs for The Wall Street Journal from Atlanta. Before joining the Journal, he reported ...

Balboa Park is rich with diverse attractions, museums and walking paths. It is also well-known for its botanical gardens, flush with plants — both distinguishable and obscure. But few visitors may ...

This summer is likely to bring bigger crowds, longer entry waits, closed trails, uncleaned toilets, uncollected trash and ...

American Rivers' annual report includes 10 rivers that hold significance to people and nature, or are threatened by climate ...

Looking for ways to celebrate National Park Week in April? Check out these 5 Delaware parks "most popular" among travelers, ...

April through June is when the 5,000+ elevation areas on mountain slopes start to see blooms. Desert mariposa, blackbush, ...

Despite uncertainty regarding staffing at national parks, officials say Rocky Mountain National Park will celebrate a normal ...

The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is home to over 66 mammals, 240 species of birds, 80 reptiles and amphibians, an ...

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 ...

During a hike in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in 1995, Don Barger climbed Chilhowee Mountain hoping to gaze across ...

An analysis of data from 1999 through 2023 shows 93% of parks and wilderness areas saw improved air quality on clear days.