Check out these fun, educational and free opportunities to get outdoors in our area's state parks, wildlife refuges and more.

From Montana’s sprawling sculpture park to Utah’s skiable museum, land art is having a moment in the American West — and it’s ...

The National Park Service's Community Assistance Programs contribute to conservation and history in people's' backyards.

Tara Lamper earned more than 20 hiking patches, first inspired by programs through Lakes Region Conservation Trust, before deciding to engage with the hobby in a different way.

Program, which helps military veterans, LGBTQ+ community members and youth groups, connects the natural environment to mental health.

The region, in the country’s northwest, is a lofty realm of cascading rivers, emerald forests and ancient villages carved from the mountains. It offers a view of the country beyond the island ...

AI-driven nature apps are changing how people engage with wildlife on their hikes. Want to know type of a bird is around you using just its chirps?

Cuyahoga’s unlikely victory proves that national parks can evolve into centers of community, agriculture and environmental justice.

People (especially those who have struggled with hiking boots) often ask which ones I recommend for hiking and mountain ...

The preserve encompasses the smaller, 880-acre Thousand Palms Oasis Preserve, which boasts more than 25 miles of hiking ...

Brooklyn’s Backyard just got its first set of official breadcrumbs. Prospect Park Alliance and NYC Parks have launched a formal nature trail system: five marked routes winding through 250 acres ...

Half Dome in Yosemite and Lands End in San Francisco rank among the top 5 U.S. hiking trails, praised for scenic views, reviews, and social media buzz.