If you want to spend a weekend camping in the Blue Ridge Mountains, an Appalachian range in the Eastern U.S., try to book a ...

The unsung heroes of the U.S.’s natural landscapes offer up everything from miles of hiking trails to rare wildlife and ...

Situated in the Missouri Ozarks, this stunning spring boasts rich blue waters, dramatic rockfaces, and hiking trails perfect ...

The best time to visit Mount Rainier National Park is from July to August at the height of the Pacific Northwest summer. Wildflowers such as purple lupines and red paintbrush color the landscape, and ...

The IJ is reprinting some of the late Beth Ashley’s columns. This is from 2011. Lake Tahoe was a huge part of our lives when ...

Fancy a gander at Hozomeen Mountain, a dramatic double-summited peak in North Cascades National Park? You’ll be hard-pressed to get one in Washington, since the ...

Big Cedar Lodge is a destination for families and friends to connect in the great outdoors. With inviting accommodations, spectacular restaurants, two full-service marinas, and six golf courses.

Discover Colorado’s best lakeside restaurants where Rocky Mountain views meet unforgettable plates. These waterfront spots ...

Oklahoma has a secret, and it’s hiding in plain sight just outside Pawhuska – a little slice of paradise called Osage Hills State Park that might just be the perfect antidote to your frantic, ...

Clear Creek State Park in Sigel, Pennsylvania is that fantasy come to life – minus the expensive phone replacement. Nestled in the dense forests of Jefferson County, this 1,901-acre natural sanctuary ...

Delaware State Parks offer seashores, forts and heritage parks to explore in the second-smallest state in the USA.

From hiking to camping, swimming and boating, these Arizona state parks are worth adding to your list for outdoor fun in ...