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While hiking in Big Bend National Park, a trio of hikers had a surprise run with a mountain lion on the trail. Joey Thometz ...

California offers some of the best backcountry camping experiences if you’re looking to get away from the crowds and immerse ...

Nestled at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest, Vogel is one of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved state parks. The centerpiece is beautiful Lake Trahlyta, named after a ...

According to the National Park Service, visitors report more than 150 mountain lion sightings at Big Bend National Park each year. Mountain lions—also known as cougars—are elusive and typically found ...

Designed to harmonize with the Alpine landscape, its creation began with a 3D scan of rock formations in the region.

High in Arizona's mountains, this peaceful lake surrounded by lush evergreens offers pristine fishing, kayaking, and camping ...

Darrell Spencer does it all at Chef Darrell’s Mountain Diner, which he bought in 2022, a year after it opened. He develops menus, deals with suppliers, cleans bathrooms, and is building a new bar—but ...

Goose Creek State Park is one of those hidden gems that surprises everyone who visits. This coastal park sits along the Pamlico River in eastern North Carolina. You’ll find a completely different ...

Explore Nevada hotspots where tourists now outnumber locals, transforming once quiet favorites into lively destinations filled with new energy.

"Even here in Park City — a place of such abundance that a million-dollar property seems like a steal — there are unhomed people surviving outside in tents." ...

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