On Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, everyone can visit a state park for the day for free. There are 89 Texas State Parks. Here is what ...

At 80 years old, Betty Kellenberger recently became the oldest woman to ever hike the entire Appalachian Trail.

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Ready for the perfect road trip or some daydreaming fodder? Embrace the majesty of America with a look at the prettiest lake ...

It’s always the dad! Join us as we play silly pranks on unsuspecting people in public, capturing their hilarious reactions ...

Discover Arroyo Seco Gorge, a hidden California canyon with emerald pools, quiet trails, and breathtaking beauty far from the ...

You can take a guided tour, but simply wandering these streets with your eyes wide open is just as rewarding. Street lamps cast a warm glow on brick sidewalks that have felt the footsteps of ...

The town sits where Utah, Arizona, and Nevada meet. This puts you close to some incredible national parks and monuments. Zion, Bryce Canyon, the Grand Canyon’s North Rim, and Grand Staircase-Escalante ...

For someone who is 155 pounds, 30 minutes of vigorous lap swimming can burn 360 calories, per Harvard Health. By comparison, ...

Eager to spend some time in the great outdoors? We asked our Nat Geo Travel Facebook fans to share their favorite trails, and their responses will have you lacing up your hiking boots before you know ...

Swim and hike all day for a $5 fee at Blanco State Park, a 104-acre facility located along the crystal-clear, spring-fed ...

Pristine, beautiful beaches with white sands and crystal clear water can be found all across America, including the East ...