When you see a plant growing, flowering and fruiting in a garden, field, forest or pot you’re only seeing a part and not the whole. Much of the plant exists below the ground in the soil in the form of ...

Here are 12 of the most beautiful national parks in the U.S.

Vast stretches of untamed land invite travelers into places where nature still feels powerful and unfiltered. Towering cliffs ancient trees sweeping deserts and alpine peaks create a sense of scale ...

Rain has a way of changing everything, and in California, it completely rewrites the scenery. The first storms of the season ...

Our expert guide will help you make the most of your visit to this epic California park, home to El Capitan and Half Dome.

Everyone knows the big hitters in the Golden State, but California is packed with sumptuous mountain towns that remain off the tourist radar.

Some national parks have a way of stopping you in your tracks. They’re the kind of place where you forget to reach for your ...