Since its founding on August 25, 1916, the U.S. National Park Service has assembled 419 protected units, of which 62 hold the ...

National Park Week always aligns with Earth Day, typically beginning the Saturday before Earth Day and ending the Saturday after. If Earth Day falls on a Saturday, the week begins that day instead.

To the editor: Yes, as a Native American, I fully support the Inter-Tribal Coalition effort to preserve the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument (“Will Native tribes secure Grand ...

A 20-year-old engineering student from the National Institute of Technology-Calicut (NIT-C) drowned at Pathankayam waterfalls in Kozhikode district on Friday (April 18). The victim was identified ...

With its sculpted granite rock formations, towering ancient sequoia trees and spectacular waterfalls, it's no wonder Yosemite is one of the most celebrated national parks in the world. You’ll be ...

This National Recreation Area in Oklahoma features springs, streams and lakes which attract swimmers, anglers and boaters alike. Six campgrounds and forest trails also provide for great family outings ...

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Matt Chapman rarely feels panicked on defense — you don’t win five Gold Glove Awards and two Platinum Glove Awards by showing any fear in the field. But that’s ...

Welcome to Nat Geo Your Shot: National Geographic’s global community for aspiring visual storytellers. Find the community on Instagram @NatGeoYourShot and follow along for hashtag challenges ...

April 18, 2025 • In this edition of StoryCorps, a father remembers his daughter who was among 186 people killed when a federal office building in Oklahoma City was bombed 30 years ago. April 11 ...

One of the best waterfall trails in West Virginia is also great for spring wildflowers, though hikers should be prepared for ...