8 Places to Visit Along Virginia’s Blue Ridge Parkway

With an autumnal ombré and cooler temperatures, fall is prime time for journeying along this Appalachian Mountain roadway.

Three Men Are Charged With Approaching Bears in Alaska

The men could face up to six months in prison after entering a restricted area of Katmai National Park and Preserve in 2018.

‘America’s Oldest Park Ranger’ Is Only Her Latest Chapter

Betty Reid Soskin has fought to ensure that American history includes the stories that get overlooked. As she turns 100, few stories have been more remarkable than hers.

A Timeline of the Search for Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie

Ms. Petito’s remains were found in Wyoming. She had traveled to national parks with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, and their social media accounts provide a glimpse into their trip.

A Timeline of the Search for Gabrielle Petito and Brian Laundrie

Ms. Petito’s remains were found in Wyoming. She had traveled to national parks with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie, and their social media accounts provide a glimpse into their trip.

Sequoias Are Being Wrapped in Special Foil to Protect Them From Fires

At least two wildfire complexes are threatening some of the giant sequoia groves in Central California.

Wildfires in California threaten giant sequoias.

Some of the world’s largest trees are at risk after the fires were sparked by lightning last week.

Enchanted by the Mountains’ Ever-Changing Beauty: 45 Miles on the Teton Crest Trail

A three-day hike through the Teton Range in northwest Wyoming offers consistently stunning — and constantly unfolding — scenery.

Opinion | Give the People What They Clearly Need: More National Parks

There are dozens of natural wonders around the country worthy of the designation.

Push to Return 116,000 Native American Remains Is Long-Awaited

Changes to U.S. regulations would seek to eliminate red tape that has delayed the return of burial remains and sacred objects held by museums and other institutions.

Opinion | What I Saw in Yosemite Was Devastating

What does it mean if we can’t protect even our protected land from climate change?

How a Slave Market Became a National Park Service Site

When driving through Natchez, Miss., it is easy to overlook Forks of the Road. But from 1833 to 1863, it was among the largest slave markets in America.

Traveling This Memorial Day Weekend? Pack Patience.

As Americans hit the road for the holiday, they may find things crowded, more expensive and with less staff to keep things running smoothly.