Explore the top 10 national parks for hiking in the Western U.S., offering stunning trails, scenic landscapes, and unforgettable adventures for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts across America.

Inclement weather doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker. “The reason you’re visiting a national park is to enjoy the beauty of ...

Late afternoon light streaks across golden leaves in Great Smoky Mountains National Park near Gatlinburg, Tenn., on Nov. 16, 2021. The national park was named Kuru's top spot for hiking Wednesday ...

Life Outdoors Travel An Olympic National Park lodge for every kind of vacationer June 20, 2025 at 6:00 am Updated June 20, 2025 at 6:01 am By Mike Nolan ...

Staircase, located in the southeastern corner of Olympic National Park, is dominated by enormous Douglas firs. You'll find a variety of hiking trails along the Skokomish River and the nearby forests.

Statista Research Department reports that 4.3 million Americans went rafting in 2024. That coincides with record numbers of ...

The travel blog Frugal Flyer recently shared its list of the 95 best "hidden" beaches in the U.S. Here's where Washington's ...

A tragic scene unfolded over the weekend when an 18-year-old hiker slipped and fell down a 50-foot waterfall at a popular park in Washington. According to reports, the man was walking across the ...

Sol Duc Falls is one of the most popular attractions at Olympic National Park, splitting into as many as four channels as it cascades nearly 50ft into a narrow canyon that is less than 8ft (2.4m ...

US News Texas teen plunges 50 feet to his death over waterfall in Olympic National Park while on graduation trip By Nicholas McEntyre Published June 19, 2025, 1:24 a.m. ET ...