"As we get older, our travels become less about partying, and more about having unique and authentic cultural experiences." ...

In Northern California on private land on the edge of the Sacramento River lies a jaw-droppingly beautiful waterfall that is so arresting 30,000 hikers make the illegal trip each year to see it.

From ancient ruins to magnificent castles, these sites make for a great opportunity to capture amazing pictures while having an awesome time outdoors. Here are some hiking-friendly heritage sites ...

Nearby Foothills Parkway offers some of the most spectacular mountain views in East Tennessee. Driving this scenic road costs nothing but will create priceless memories for your family. Several city ...

Wisconsin’s second oldest city sits where the Wisconsin River meets the mighty Mississippi, creating a natural playground for ...

Dr. James Trager, a retired restoration biologist, lead a 1-mile walk while offering an expert’s perspective on ...

In his series The Anthropocene Illusion, photographer Zed Nelson highlights the tension between an unfolding environmental ...

To celebrate National Poetry Month in April, we invited 5 Washington Post photographers to capture nature, and invited 5 ...

Europe is chock full of amazing hiking trails, but certain countries are best experienced during the spring when the weather ...

There are over 280 state parks in the Golden State—from Anza-Borrego Desert State Park to Pfeiffer Big Sur State Park, these ...

Sanger was out hiking with three of her children and other family members when the incident occurred, according to Sutton police. There were "multiple" medical professionals hiking in the area ...

NPCA offers fun ways to engage the whole family next time you’re exploring your favorite national park or place in nature.