ecotourism
The United States also has rainforests
From Puerto Rico to Alaska, there are a number of rainforests located within the United States. Learn more about them here.
America’s Midwest has vast natural beauty
Beyond the rolling farmlands and growing metropolises, America’s heartland is home to some of the nation’s most beautiful natural wonders.
Where are the most famous U.S. national parks? [quiz]
How well do you know some of America's famed national parks? Take this quiz and find out. You can share your results with others.
Alaska’s wilderness lures visitors from around the globe
Tourists from around the world are increasingly traveling to Alaska, and it’s easy to see why: to experience nature in its wildest majesty.
Enjoy these 15 stunning nature pictures
Check out some of the amazing nature photos submitted by photographers for National Geographic's 2017 Nature Photographer of the Year contest.
Visit Minnesota, a heartland state with an international vibe
Minnesota, a Midwestern state known for its hospitality, is full of lakes. It's also cosmopolitan and multicultural, embracing many ethnicities.
Minnesota: A diverse state of 10,000 lakes
Minnesota offers fun for everyone: hiking, water sports and beautiful scenery. See some photos of the state, from out in the wild to the heart of the city.
The Appalachian Trail, beloved by hikers, turns 80
The 3,500-kilometer Appalachian Trail calls more than 3 million hikers to the woods every year and has inspired scenic trails in other countries.
A new kind of park emerges on the prairie
American Prairie Reserve, a public-private partnership, is bringing back buffalo, birds and big, open sky to the Montana prairie.