The dulcet sounds of dulcimers, the earthy smell of an overturned field ready for spring planting, backwoods crafts and more will greet travelers who attend Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area's 24th annual Spring Planting and Music Festival on Saturday, April 27. This festival celebrates the Appalachian way of life that has been an integral part of the history of the Big South Fork area.

If you're planning to go in search of a great place to watch the upcoming solar eclipse, you can't go wrong with national parks in Texas. Both Waco Mammoth National Monument and Lyndon B. Johnson National Historical Park will enjoy more than 4 minutes of totality.

This report informs the public and partners of Lake Mead National Recreation Area in Nevada of safety concerns, scheduled maintenance, trail closures, concessioner information, and events that may impact the use of park resources over the next two weeks.

On the way back to Cairngorms National Park after a joyous day at the seaside filled with grey seals, wading birds and dunes, tour guide Joe Mann pulls the van over and asks us to get out and stand along the highway. He gives us a minute to absorb the Scottish landscape before posing what is clearly a loaded question.