Seeing These Animal Migrations Is a Life-Changing Experience. Here’s How to Do It This Winter.

National Parks Are Offering Free Entry on Veterans Day—Here’s How to Plan Your Visit

This Absolutely Stunning Stretch of Highway 1 Is Right Outside San Francisco

Tucked Beneath a Glacier-Covered Volcano, This Secret Corner of the Cascades Is Worth the Drive

What Every Traveler Needs to Know About El Niño

Attention Skiers: These Are the Mountain Getaways You Need to Visit Now

Indulge Your Adventurous Side with These Outdoor Excursions

These Are the West’s Best Campsites, According to People Who Actually Camp There

How to Cook the Best Camping Meals Using Trader Joe’s Products

Here’s How to Avoid Ruining Your Labor Day Weekend

Big Bear’s Beloved Bald Eagle Jackie Has Died

Beloved Big Sur Institutions Threatened as Timber Fire Grows

Stop Playing Tetris with Your Luggage. Here’s How to Pack Smart for a Family Road Trip.

This Young Couple Moved into a 40-Foot Boat with Zero Sailing Experience—Here’s What They Learned

How a Precocious Mountain Lion Inspired the World’s Largest Wildlife Crossing

No Reservations Are Making National Parks More Chaotic Than Ever. Here’s Where to Go Instead.

Human-Caused Wildfires Have Broken out in One of California’s Most Beloved National Parks

Avoiding These Mistakes Could Save You Hundreds on Your Next Rental Car Booking

You Didn’t Miss Wildflower Season—You Just Need to Head for Higher Ground

Meet the People Turning Sea Urchins into Sustainable and Super Stylish Tile

What a Foraging Expert Wants You to Know About Finding (and Eating) Wild Foods This Spring

Daylight Savings Is Finally Here. These Are the Best Places to Watch the Sunset in California.

Astrotourism Is Trending—Here’s How to Shoot the Stars, According to a Professional Photographer

Visiting National Parks Without Reservations in 2026? Read This First

California’s Most Iconic Highway Has Reopened. Here’s What to Do When You Go.

These National Parks Are Even More Spectacular in Winter

An Avalanche Expert Shares His Winter Survival Tips

Sure, You Can Still Go to National Parks During the Shutdown—But You Still Need to Follow the Rules

These Secret, Under-the-Radar Leaf-Peeping Spots Will Fulfill All Your Fall Fantasies

6 Environmental Books That Will Inspire Your Inner Conservationist