This is the second year with required reservations. The trial program is meant to make popular areas of the park less crowded ...

Ollalie State Park in North Bend, Washington, makes for the perfect day trip destination from Seattle. Just don't forget your hiking boots!

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FORKS, Wash. – The "Tree of Life" in Olympic National Park has become a symbol of resilience over the years, but recent photos show that this bastion of beating the odds may be coming to its end.

The 103-year-old bridge that served as the only gateway to the northwest corner of Mount Rainier National Park has been permanently closed by the Washington State Department of Transportation. “ ...

Hikers in Great Smoky Mountains National Park will have one less trail to reach Mount LeConte most weekdays. Bullhead Trail in the park will close Monday through Thursday each week, excluding ...