The crown jewel of American national parks, Yellowstone is a rough masterpiece ... north-east, east, south and west. The main entrances are north and west to Grand Loop, north-east to the Black ...

Jaw-dropping natural splendors, otherworldly rock formations and sublime panoramic views are just a few of the things you'll find at America's prized national parks ... 165 miles west of San ...

America’s national parks are a treasured asset for the millions of visitors they host every year. They are also a rich resource for the scholars who study the history of our species and planet. The ...

The National Parks: America's Best Idea is the story of an ... and Juan Lujan, who grew up in west Texas during the Depression and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps, with which he would ...

(THE CONVERSATION) America’s public lands, from its majestic national parks to its vast national forests, are at the heart of the country’s identity. They cover more than a quarter of the nation and ...

Editor’s Note: This story accompanies the May 2016 issue of National Geographic magazine, devoted entirely to America’s first ... annihilated from much of the West to make way for livestock ...

California has over two dozen national parks, monuments, memorials and preserves, awarding it the No. 2 spot for the most ...