Some, like Lassen Volcanic National Park, offer a less-crowded alternative to packed parks such as Yellowstone. Other parks, ...

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The Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad wins this honor, thanks to its Moonlight Excursion Train that National Geographic praises ...

This week is the best time in May to view the night sky. Here's everything you can see during May's dark skies, from an upside-down bear to some of the oldest stars in the universe.

People have always gazed at the night sky in wonder, going as far back as the ancient Babylonians. The roots of what we know ...

A blast of summer heat over the weekend is a reminder that Memorial Day isn’t too far off. National parks are already gearing ...

Stargazing at a designated dark sky site is one of the most magical experiences you can have, and this American state has ...

Tuesday was 2025’s Teacher Appreciation Day here in the U.S., but there’s still time to mark the rest of National Teacher Appreciation Week. This opportunity to celebrate teachers can be ...

NEW YORK (AP) — “Well, it took a minute,” said Spike Lee, surveying the glittering Met Gala crowd during cocktail hour through bright orange glasses that matched his New York Knicks cap ...

When someone says “national park,” chances are your brain zooms straight to Yellowstone, Yosemite, or the Grand Canyon. All amazing, no doubt — but what about the underrated parks?

From a ranger who died during a water rescue to a tourist caught off guard by grizzlies, these stories show what happens in national parks across the country. Take a look at the stories below.

A meteor shower famous for its speedy balls of space debris that spectators can spot streaking across the night sky is due to ...