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
In Praise of the Wilderness Act On its 60th birthday, this landmark American conservation law is more valuable than ever By Jason Mark August 30, 2024 In this story: public lands, national forests, national parks, wildlife, saving wild places
Unauthorized Drones Are Making Wildfires More Destructive An alarming trend, and confusing regulations, hamper firefighting efforts across the country By Molly McCluskey August 27, 2024 In this story: wildfire, national parks
One Last Day in Utah's Slickrock A job offer out of state called for a melancholy farewell to Arches National Park By Riley Black June 16, 2024 In this story: national parks
The National Park Service Is Getting Serious About Mental Health Care Visitor fatalities, remoteness, and frequent transfers to new facilities all take a toll on rangers By Margret Grebowicz May 28, 2024 In this story: national parks, America's National Parks, health, hiking, camping
Unleash Our Public Lands Congress has work to do to make it easier for Americans to enjoy the great outdoors By Jason Mark May 26, 2024 In this story: national parks, public lands
Acadia National Park Confronts a Rising Tide Rangers are caught between preparing for the annual crush of summer tourists and responding to the climate crisis By Kyle Paoletta May 21, 2024 In this story: climate change, America's National Parks, national parks, hiking, camping
Is This the Year the Muscogee Nation Gets a National Park? Expelled from Georgia via the Trail of Tears, the Muscogee have an opportunity to return home to tell their story By Brandon Withrow May 16, 2024 In this story: public lands, national parks
Are Social Media Videos Ruining the National Park Experience? Influencers are broadcasting their park experiences to tens of thousands of followers. But at what cost? By Rani Chor, & the West May 10, 2024 In this story: national parks, inspiring connections outdoors, social media toolkit
A Housing Crisis Is Impacting the National Park Service NPS leadership is well aware of the problem, but Congress won’t fund solutions By Molly McCluskey April 23, 2024 In this story: national parks