U.S. parks
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.
Explore a U.S. park from anywhere on Earth [video]
Celebrate the U.S. National Park Service's 101st anniversary with a digital 3-D tour of America’s famous landmarks.
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.
Old highways and rail lines become gardens and walkways
Seoul, Sydney and Jerusalem are among cities that took a cue from New York and repurposed their old highways and railways into parks and trails.
Here’s a free poster with a map of U.S. products, places
The week of July 17 is “Made in America Week” at the White House. This free poster, available for printing, highlights U.S. products and landmarks.
In pictures: Harriet Tubman’s route on the Underground Railroad
In a few years, the U.S. $20 bill will feature Harriet Tubman. Learn more about this extraordinary woman and the Underground Railroad.
‘Bark ranger’ helps park rangers keep animals and people safe
Gracie the border collie brings a special skill set to Glacier National Park: keeping the wildlife living in the park safe from their visitors.
Fire on the mountain?
Despite what your eyes are telling you, it's not molten lava flowing from Yosemite National Park's Horsetail Fall in February.
Visiting sacred Native American grounds at U.S. national parks
Adventurer Mikah Meyer has visited many U.S. national parks and been struck by the extent to which Native American history is part of so many.