Get Outside: Getting to Know Lake Tahoe

Once the snow melts, the entire Lake Tahoe region becomes a playground for mountain bikers, trail runners, paddlers and raft floaters.

By Susan Grant Legacki

7 Tips from a National Park Ranger

A park ranger shares how to avoid national park pitfalls and remain respectful of the land and wildlife.

By Brian Kendall

4 Portland Day Hikes to Escape the Summer Heat

Portland may be known for hipsters and coffee shops, but the City of Roses’ stunning charm extends beyond its urban confines to these must-hike tra...

By Casey Schreiner

A Simple Marathon Training Plan for Beginners

This simple marathon training plan lays out an intelligent beginners approach to the final few months of marathon training and addresses common err...

By Pete Rea

6 of the Best U.S. Urban Parks

Take a break from the rat race and head to one of these urban parks, where you can hike and bike within throwing distance of bustling traffic and s...

By Susan Grant Legacki

5 Bucket List Trails in the U.S.

You can’t hit every trail our geographically diverse nation has to offer, but here are a few we place on the “Must Hike” list.

By Will and Jim Pattiz

How to Reserve a National Park Camping Spot in High Season

It's no fun camping in a crowd. Avoid the busyness of National Parks in the summer time with these tips.

By Casey Schreiner

Get to Know the National Park Service’s Junior Rangers Program

Learn more about the NPS youth program to see if your kids want to become Junior Rangers.

By Jen Retter