Explore the top 10 national parks for hiking in the Western U.S., offering stunning trails, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts across America.

The change has its critics. Iconic US national parks make major change that will impact anyone planning to visit — here's what it means first appeared on The Cool Down.

A Yosemite worker who fell to his death while rock climbing in the iconic California park has been identified as a recent high school graduate from Texas. Grant Cline, 18, from Frisco, died in a fall ...

“Our gateway communities depend on tourism for a large part of their economies,” McClintock said. “Many residents have lived ...

A Yosemite Hospitality employee who died while rock climbing in the national park this month was identified as an 18-year-old ...

A hospitality worker in Yosemite National Park suffered a fatal fall while rock climbing in the park, officials said.

Obata, detained in a World War II internment camp for people of Japanese descent, urged turning to "Great Nature" to ...

I've been visiting national parks for 30 years and never has the presence of rangers been so absent,” one visitor told the ...

Summer season is officially upon us, which is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with hiking and spending time with loved ones. • Video above: How to report a public safety ...

About 1.5 miles in, you’ll reach the aptly named Vernal Fall Footbridge, which serves as both a scenic viewpoint and a decision point for hikers. This spot offers a perfectly respectable view of the ...

Just as California's busy summer season commences, advocates warn of the impacts federal staffing cuts are having on the state's national parks.

A hospitality worker in Yosemite National Park fell to their death while rock climbing in the park, officials said.