including in the contentious Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. The Interior Department said that it would take steps toward opening up the entire 1.56 million-acre Coastal Plain of the Arctic ...

54. Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska Kobuk Valley National Park in Alaska, located entirely above the Arctic Circle, was one of the least-visited national parks last year. The park itself is ...

Zion National Park in Utah was the second most visited national park in the country with 4,946,592 recreation visits in 2024. NPS America’s national parks protect a diverse array of landscapes ...

For the lucky people who had a chance to visit Channel Islands National Park on March 9, it seemed like a perfect day. The cornflower blue sky was clear, and the sapphire-colored sea was ...

Unlocking the economic potential of the Canadian Arctic isn’t just about natural resources. While new mines and pipelines hold promise, there are other ways to tap into the region’s wealth. Here are ...

The vast, desolate Arctic frontier, rich in untapped energy and mineral resources, has long been dominated by Russia with its massive icebreaking fleet and extensive infrastructure inherited from ...

The development of oil projects in Alaska’s North Slope and Arctic is boosting jobs growth ... for exploration and development in the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska and the Coastal Plain ...

A hidden gem tucked away in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park seems to have vanished into thin air. For over a decade, a fairy door no larger than an apple has been enchanting visitors from its ...

In a post on X, he said: 'Native American legends portray the Gate of the Gods as a portal through which heroes met their gods, gaining immortality. 'Visitors flock to the site, drawn by its ...