New York is a great place to see the historic urban sprawl and a nice nature walk. Check out our list of hiking trails near New York City.

America’s National Trails System is adding 340 miles to its network of the nation’s “highest caliber” trails, thanks to a recent announcement from Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland.  Similar to the way National Park and Monument designation recognizes some of the most beautiful places in the United States, the National Trails System is a [...]

Whoever runs the National Park Service Twitter thread really should get a raise. Every day, @natlparkservice uses animal memes, pop culture references, and subtweets commenting on bad tourist behavior to share important tips about how to behave properly in parks. It’s fun to see a government agency that doesn’t take itself too seriously—and to learn [...]

A runner in Colorado was attacked by a group of cows while exercising in Boulder County. Approximately 15-20 cows were involved in the attack. A witness saw the attack happen and called 9-1-1. Rangers arrived in 15 minutes and took the runner to the hospital. The jogger’s condition is currently unknown. Officials temporarily closed the [...]

Take a break from the casinos and go on an incredible outdoor adventure. Check out the best trails for hiking near Las Vegas. 

Beginning in September, Nevada will no longer be the only state without a reservation system for its state parks.

Two deceased humpback whales were found floating, one near Wainscott, New York, and the other in Raritan Bay, New Jersey. The Atlantic Marine Conservation Society and Marine Mammal Stranding Center performed necropsies on the two deceased humpback whales to determine the cause of death, and the results are disturbing. The first whale found drifting in [...]

Whether you are packing a tent or driving an RV, these locations are what we consider the best camping near Las Vegas.

There are so many ways to get out and reconnect with nature across the U.S. While National Parks get a lot of attention, do you often consider the National Forests? Where are they? What’s the difference between National Forests and National Parks?   Here are five National Forests that you’ll want to add to your road [...]

The Great Lakes offers plenty of space for water sports. There are rivers and creeks that are great if you want to kayak Chicago.