Recycling in the United States continues to be dysfunctional today and in dire need of restructuring, a condition noted at the National Academies of Sciences gathering this week. In all ...

These three interconnected national park sites sit in different states, but offer one unforgettable scenic "sandwich" trip.

Ecologist Doug Tallamy thinks a yard can become a little "national park." He's co-founder of Homegrown National Park, which encourages people to grow native plants in their yards.

Two Arizona high school students were shot while camping off State Route 87. Cases like this are rare, but they do have ...

Two Arizona high school students were shot while camping off State Route 87. Cases like this are rare, but they do have things in common.

A Northern California park near Reno was named a top U.S. national park. See where it ranks and why it stood out.

Thousands of people enter a lottery each year. Not for $1 million, but for a brief chance see fireflies mate at night. What’s all the fuss about?

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Faizan Zaki’s enthusiasm for spelling nearly got the better of him. Ultimately, his joyful approach made him the Scripps National Spelling Bee champion. The favorite entering the ...

United States Marine Corps troops patrol ... Patrol officials had said the agency “remains committed to restoring the Bi-national Garden located within Friendship Park following the completion of ...

According to the US National Park Service, the 19th-century Scottish conservationist John Muir was “more than just an observer of the wilderness; he was its fiercest advocate. His passion for ...

Over the past 10 years, I've visited all 63 major US national parks. Acadia National Park in Maine has stunning ocean and lake views. Olympic National Park in Washington is one of the most ...

Acadia National Park in Maine has stunning ocean and lake ... As someone who's traveled solo to all 63 major US national parks, I'd have to agree. Although all the parks are unique and worthy ...