Less crowded but not less beautiful, these underrated U.S. national parks are worth visiting to avoid the crowds and enjoy beautiful views.

Located within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, about 60 miles northeast of Redding, this aquatic marvel sits in a region many Californians drive past rather than to. The journey takes you ...

Nestled within McArthur-Burney Falls Memorial State Park, about 60 miles northeast of Redding, this natural wonder requires a bit of a journey to reach. The drive takes you through stretches of pine ...

This dazzling California state park has all the charm of Yosemite, from hikes past ancient redwoods to hidden swimming spots, ...

Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for the summer ...

Exploring Yosemite Village’s historic buildings, museums, and education centers is a great way to connect to the park.

A deep snowpack blankets Yellowstone National Park's West Entrance at West Yellowstone, Mont. in this file photo from April 2023. (Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun) As part of the spring opening ...

You'll find many of Yosemite's best restaurants in the park's hotels and lodges, including the Dining Room at The Ahwahnee, the Mountain Room at the Yosemite Valley Lodge or the Wawona Hotel ...

There is no separate fee to access this part of the park – other than Yosemite's seven-day vehicle entrance fee of $35 – or set hours for the region, though it's not a good idea to wander ...

Smoke won't be the first sign of the fire, as the city will plaster notices and signs at the park entrances and in the surrounding community to ensure the safety of the public. Those with asthma ...

The park sustained additional damage other than the entrance bridge, including landslides along the park road, damages to railings and retaining walls, and the elevator being flooded, Bonifacio said.

Sunny with a high of 72 °F (22.2 °C). Winds WSW at 6 mph (9.7 kph). Night - Clear. Winds variable at 4 to 6 mph (6.4 to 9.7 kph). The overnight low will be 38 °F (3.3 °C). Mostly sunny today ...