The origin of the word "picnic" is speculative. It may have come from the French verb piquer, meaning "to peck" or "to pick," and the noun nique, meaning "a small amount" or "nothing whatsoever." ...

With the planet on the brink of environmental collapse, national parks are environmental and economic assets that we cannot afford to lose. In the face of proposed budget cuts, these natural wonders ...

According to VisitRaleigh.com, Wake County recorded a remarkable 18.5 million visitors in 2023, which is a 3.9 percent jump over 2022 levels. That surge in visitation isn't only for city life. Raleigh ...

Great Parks of Hamilton County and The Nature Conservancy of Ohio are joining forces to "daylight" nearly two miles of streams on the site of a former golf course. The streams were channeled into ...

America’s national parks are like living classrooms, full of wildlife and wonder. Explore the sights and sounds of our parks through our featured documentaries, soundscapes, fact sheets and study ...

There’s just something about stepping outside and experiencing natural wonders that helps one reconnect with their inner-self. Many turn to the outdoors during dark times in their lives, only to ...