The National Park Service Is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday—Here's a Look at Its Major Milestones The NPS is an indispensable U.S. agency, but its mission took 150 years to evolve By Tom Turner (additional reporting by Noah Schlager) June 5, 2016 In this story: America's National Parks, national parks, John Muir, saving wild places
The Best New Outdoor Gear for Kids Equip the young ones for summer with these five items By Leslie Hsu Oh June 5, 2016 In this story: buyers' guide, lifestyle, hiking
You're out hiking and encounter a mountain lion. Now what? Expert advice on how to survive an encounter with a big cat By Jody Van Thull June 5, 2016 In this story: survival tips, lifestyle, adventure, wildlife, hiking
Yosemite's Majestic Ahwahnee Hotel The historic property remains as iconic as ever—just like its timeless environs By Avital Andrews June 5, 2016 In this story: Yosemite, national parks, travel
Sisterhood of Hikers in the Grand Canyon Amy Balfour's solo trek takes an unexpected turn By Amy C. Balfour June 5, 2016 In this story: hiking, adventure
As the National Park Service Celebrates Its Centennial, the Parks Are Essential to Creating a Culture of Reverence An excerpt from Terry Tempest Williams's new book, The Hour of Land By Terry Tempest Williams June 5, 2016 In this story: America's National Parks, books
Everyone Deserves the Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune says that even in the era of "glamping" and cellphones in the woods, camping remains a great American pastime By Michael Brune June 3, 2016 In this story: America's National Parks, national parks, camping
7 Easy Escapes for National Trails Day—or Any Day By Nana Boateng June 2, 2016 In this story: national parks, public lands, events, hiking
NightSwapping is like Airbnb, Without the Cost By Rosie Spinks April 25, 2016 In this story: lifestyle, travel
The National Park Service is Turning 100 And You’re Invited By Dakin Hewlett April 12, 2016 In this story: national parks, children, volunteers, events, public lands