Lowell National Historical Park
A look at many aspects of American industry and working life at one of the key sites in their development
National Parks and Historical Parks
A Hike to Horseshoe Lake, Denali National Park
DrFumblefinger shares photos of his favorite hike in Denali National Park. A fairly easy walk, it provides an excellent opportunity to view wildlife.
Exploring the Pinnacles Desert, Western Australia
DrFumblefinger visits the Pinnacles Desert in Western Australia, north of Perth. The area is characterized by thousands of eroded rock spires setting in desert sand, along the Indian Ocean.
Sedona's Breathtaking Red Sandstone Formations
Samantha says Sedona has to be one of the most exquisite places in the southwest, and thinks it’s something you have to see for yourself to believe.
The Arboretum at Flagstaff, Arizona
When Marilyn Jones visited the garden, it was too early for blooms... but not for the birds and small animals that call it home!
Egypt Lake, Banff National Park
DrFumblefinger does a day hike to Egypt Lake in Banff National Park.
A Day in Grand Teton National Park
An unexpected change of plans takes Sarah and her family to a different National Park and a new love
World's tallest tree is off-limits
To protect its roots and the area around it, park officials have closed off access
Grand Canyon National Park
Grand Canyon National Park is hundreds of miles long, and each spot along it has its own view to offer.
Cherokee ask to restore mountain name
A tribal council of the Cherokee Nation has voted to ask the U.S. Board of Geographic Names to restore their traditional name for the highest peak in the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, one which has spiritual and historical significance to the tribe. Now called Clingman's Dome, it was renamed in 1859 after a North Carolina senator who was later expelled from the Senate and fought against the U.S. as a Confederate general. Its original name was Kuwahi, meaning 'mulberry place.' The...
Yellowstone: Parts re-open, but limited
Southern areas of the park re-open tomorrow, but with capacity restrictions.
Yellowstone closed, maybe for the season
Heavy flooding has closed the largest U.S. national park, and it may be weeks or months before it fully re-opens.
West Virginia pushes waterfall trail
A newly-designated hiking trail connects 29 of West Virginia's 200 scenic waterfalls
Sorry, hikers: Joshua Tree trail closed for sheep
In the face of a serious drought, hikers are being re-routed from an oasis that's a critical water supply for bighorn sheep.
Cheow Lan Lake, Thailand
ProfessorAbe goes off the usual tourist track for a boat ride and a hike in one of Thailand's beautiful national parks.