The question of what is a forest has been inextricably linked to the question of who owns and who should govern forests.

California has an incredible mix of coast, desert, and forest, which means you’ll run into all kinds of wildlife if you spend ...

Jaisalmer: In a bid to conserve the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard (GIB), locally known as Godawan, scientists in Jaisalmer have launched .

Oregon summers present visitors with an embarrassment of riches. How do you choose between coastal breezes, mountain trails, vibrant cities, and high desert adventures? On a recent episode of the Peak ...

The bar was high.So when we pulled into Petrified Forest National Park, we weren’t expecting much—maybe a few scattered logs and a quick drive-through. What we found instead was a surreal blend of ...

These include construction of strategic roads, helipads, training areas, ammunition depots, housing for troops and artillery ...

Long layover? Flight delay? These nine urban hiking trails—from a bamboo forest to a wildlife refuge—are all within 15 miles ...

Most travelers choose hotels for comfort, convenience, or location, and there is nothing wrong in doing so. But did you know ...

The Siskiyou Smokejumper Base near Cave Junction has free tours led by former wildfire fighters who share firsthand accounts of parachuting into remote wildfires.

Fast-spreading wildfires have forced the evacuation of part of the Grand Canyon, with the US National Park Service ordering ...