The number of mining claims on U.S. public lands is growing. A 27% increase since 2019 has brought the total to nearly a half-million. A new study showed many are in close proximity to, and could ...

The most popular U.S. National Parks are packed with people. To avoid crowds, consider visiting one of these 10 less crowded, ...

We are advocating for commonsense, bipartisan reforms that: NPCA has created the following resources to help partners, policymakers, and the public better understand the scale and proximity of mining ...

Two large wildfires in the Michaux State Forest have burned more than 1,350 acres by Friday afternoon, according to the state ...

Wolves are known to travel long distances, but one Colorado wolf covered the distance equivalent from Denver to San Francisco in four months.

Another option: Consider less-trafficked national parks, such as Lake Clark National Park and Preserve in Alaska, accessible only by plane or boat. Here, you can get relatively close to bears ... An ...

A new trail in this southern Arizona city plots the most visitor-friendly astronomy stops—and there are plenty to choose from, including world-class observatories and six Dark Sky parks.

You can track the wildfires with our interactive fire map, which is updated hourly ... to protect structures that may be at risk close to the existing fireline. Read more in this story from Shane ...

Located in the tiny town of Belleview in the southeastern part of the Show-Me State, this 129-acre park features massive granite boulders that look like they were dropped from the sky by some giant ...

Find out about volcanic hazards in Tongariro National Park, how to reduce risk when visiting ... If you’re in a valley and an eruption occurs, move immediately to higher ground. Map of areas ...

Not all national parks require reservations, but they can make or break some trips. Here’s what travelers should know in 2025 ...