5 Great State and National Parks for Hiking This Summer These parks (plus some other prime public lands) are perfect for trekking By Cassandra Brooklyn July 22, 2025 In this story: hiking, national parks, state parks
Amid Soaring Heat, a Grand Canyon Icon Was Incinerated As the planet gets hotter, public lands are more vulnerable By Michael Engelhard July 16, 2025 In this story: climate change, wildfire, public lands, national parks
Senate Official Throws Wrench in Mike Lee’s Plan to Sell Public Lands Here's what's next as the senator tries to privatize public lands By Lindsey Botts June 26, 2025 In this story: public lands, politics, Trump, monuments, national parks
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Is Both a Cautionary Tale and an Icon of Hope National Park Service cuts could have long-term effects on Ohio’s signature park Text and photographs by Brandon Withrow June 4, 2025 In this story: national parks, Trump, EPA
Dog-Friendly National and State Parks to Visit This Summer Here’s where to go and what to know By Cassandra Brooklyn May 27, 2025 In this story: hiking, state parks, national parks
Sierra Club and Partners Sue Elon Musk and DOGE Over Layoffs at National Parks The joint lawsuit aims to protect public lands and the people who need them By Molly McCluskey March 6, 2025 In this story: national parks, Trump, environmental law, public lands, state parks
A Storm Named Trump Hits the National Parks Ahead of Busy Season The president’s unpopular cost-cutting measures resulted in thousands of rangers and scientists losing their jobs By Alexander Nazaryan February 25, 2025 In this story: national parks, Trump
The Elk Fence at Point Reyes Is Finally Coming Down The National Park Service took action to dismantle the controversial barrier Text and photographs by Jeremy Miller December 27, 2024 In this story: animals, national parks
Acadia National Park Is a Lab for Climate Change Mitigation Efforts It's one of the most visited national parks and also one of the most vulnerable By Kyle Paoletta December 11, 2024 In this story: national parks, climate change
Leaf-Peeping for Hikers Here’s where trekkers should head for fabulous fall foliage Text and photographs by Cassandra Brooklyn October 3, 2024 In this story: hiking, national parks, Wonder