With the age of the Great Smoky Mountains forest, many trees have hit their average lifespan. The park's tree crew prunes or ...

From Great Smoky Mountains to North Cascades, here are 12 national parks you can drive to and visit without paying an entry ...

Looking for unique places to stay in the Smoky Mountains? Check out these secluded lodging options tucked near Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

The famous synchronized fireflies are just one of many types of insects that fall under the purview of national park entomologist Becky Nichols.

The group of 15 backcountry skiers headed out on a three-day trek organized by Blackbird Mountain Guides into pristine wilderness near Frog Lake in California’s Sierra Nevada as a powerful winter ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers still alive but trapped Tuesday after an avalanche high in the rugged ...

UPDATE: The story below is dated. Click here for the latest story. SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Rescue crews on skis and snowcats battled blizzard conditions in an effort to reach six backcountry skiers trapped after an avalanche high in the rugged Northern California ...

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Six backcountry skiers were found alive and 10 others were missing Tuesday after an avalanche in Northern California as a powerful winter storm moved through the state. Search and ...