Away from the crowds and congestion of Acadia National Park, state parks and public lands in abundance in Downeast Maine offer spectacular day trips or longer stays out in nature.

We visited four of the country’s “crown jewels” and found deep concern for the park system’s future among Americans of all ...

Every month, we share opportunities for artists and designers, including open calls, grants, fellowships, and residencies.

Big Pocono State Park genuinely flies under the radar, which means more elbow room for you and fewer photobombers in your scenic shots. The journey begins with a winding drive up Camelback Mountain ...

Visiting any of Maine’s state parks, historic sites and public reserved lands is a great opportunity to explore beautiful ...

The National Park Service will waive entrance fees for Great American Outdoors Day on Aug. 4, the anniversary of the Great American Outdoors Act.

Many amusement parks charge just to step inside, but there are several across the U.S. that let you in completely free. That ...

From dramatic canyons to the glaciers of the Pacific West, here are the best national parks in the U.S. in 2025.