Fifty years ago, when the federal government bought the Big Cypress Swamp and created the 729,000-acre Big Cypress National Preserve, it left a loophole that makes the word “preserve” somewhat misleading.

What do magma intrusions mean at Hawai'i Volcanos National Park?

When people ask me about visiting a national park, especially one of the historic sites, I usually recommend starting with the visitor center. But I will make an exception today. When you go to George Washington Carver National Monument in rural southwestern Missouri, start with the nature trail.

The Great Smoky Mountains Association, which has a seven-decade history of working to support Great Smoky Mountains National Park, is now operating as Smokies Life.