After a 3,500-mile migration from the West African coast, the black stork sets down in France’s Parc National de Forêts, building its enormous nests high in 40-foot oaks, far from human eyes. The bird ...

Horned chamois graze the slopes of vertiginous mountains, marmots scurry among boulders and alpine violets, and the rare bearded vulture—Europe’s largest raptor—wheels overhead. Marking its 40th ...

Autumn colors in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, which is the most valuable national park when it comes to visitor spending in surrounding communities, according to a new report. The national ...

These protected sites around the world offer dramatic landscapes, rich wildlife, and outdoor adventure. Elizabeth Cantrell is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure. She edits stories with a focus on ...

Fans of the great outdoors can breathe a sigh of relief. Though operations of "non-essential" government agencies, including the National Park Service, have been put on an indefinite hold, access to ...

Of the many benefits of running, one of the best is the opportunity to get outside and into nature. Whether it’s a lap around Central Park, a jaunt through a tree lined subdivision, or a trail run ...