America’s national parks as we know them today consist of more than 430 areas, with 85 million acres in 50 states and other territories, like Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. People make more than 300 ...

Yellowstone National Park is a popular destination for geology field trips. It’s easy to see why—the dynamic landscape ...

There are 18 National Parks in Maryland as well as an additional 10 affiliated sites that partner with the National Park ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — As part of the Trump administration ... Among the sites most at risk are Bears Ears and Grand ...

In the San Juan Islands off the coast of Washington State, county workers never got ... according to Brandon Andrews, the county's parks and fair director. Many county offices are now closed ...

Your challenge this week? Take a hike! Whether it’s a rugged mountain trail, a peaceful local forest path, or even a city ...

Winter weather advisory is in effect until 10 a.m. for much of the Puget Sound area, with an additional inch or two of snow ...

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah is known for its "Mighty 5" national parks, but its most-visited ... Sand Hollow State Park in Washington County was again the state's most popular park, leading the ...

Retired 1st Sgt. Mark Matthews was a soldier who saw the U.S. Army evolve from horse-mounted cavalry to diesel-driven, ...

Washington state and United States flags will be raised ... such as the White House and at national parks. Here's a full list of states that are raising flags to full-staff.

House Republicans are pushing legislation that would ban the flying of any flag other than the U.S. flag above public ...

This excerpt from "Biking Uphill in the Rain" explores Seattle's resurgence in bicycle use in the 1970s, and the influences behind it (including an old railroad line).