I hiked the Appalachians to connect with nature—here's how

Set in the forests of East Tennessee, Chattanooga has been named the first National Park City in the US thanks to its ...
Family Destinations Guide

You’ll Want To Spend Your Golden Years In These 10 Incredible Virginia Towns

These 10 incredible towns offer comfort and endless adventures! Winchester welcomes you like an old friend who’s been waiting ...

I've scouted hundreds of trails. These are the most awe-inspiring hikes in the US

National Geographic Explorer Stephanie Pearson shares insights from her book "100 Hikes of a Lifetime," including her ...
Travel + Leisure

The ‘Grand Canyon of the South’ Has One of the Largest Gorges on the East Coast—How to Visit

Here's how to plan a trip to Breaks Interstate Park on the Virginia and Kentucky border, home to the "Grand Canyon of the ...

Where are the best hikes in SLO County? Try these top-rated trails

According to Visit SLO Cal, San Luis Obispo County’s best hiking trails combine “beautiful views” with “unique terrains.” ...
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Everyone In Virginia Needs To Take These 6 Gorgeous Hikes That Are All Under 5 Miles

These 6 hikes offer amazing scenery and fun outdoor time! Get ready for a trail that proves good things come in small ...

What national parks are near DC? Where to go for Earth Day

The Washington DC area offers plenty of national parks, as does Virginia and Maryland, for wildlife and wilderness lovers to ...
The Union Democrat

A taste of the outdoors: National Geographic cookbook features National Parks-inspired recipes

That delicious thought came up while Nina Elder and Melissa Knific were researching their 2026 book, the “National Geographic ...

Try recipes inspired by US National Parks

What do America’s national parks taste like? In Northern California, perhaps it’s the earthiness of forest mushrooms and sweetness of crab meat. Along the Southern border, maybe the basso of pine ...