Only July 3, NASA astronaut Nichole Ayers aboard the International Space Station photographed a gigantic jet—a massive bolt ...

Interested in combining history with nature? Learn about the creatures that roamed around the Fossil Exhibit National ...

As the International Space Station whizzed over Mexico and the United States — before floodwaters catastrophically rose in ...

At the dedication of Theodore Roosevelt National Park in 1949, there was much to celebrate. The rich history of ranching, the legacy of Theodore Roosevelt, and the wildlife of the region go hand in ...

BISMARCK, N.D. — A new tribal national park in North Dakota’s rugged Badlands is opening a little-seen area of the dramatic landscape to hikers and other outdoors enthusiasts, part of a Native ...

Also, tourist itineraries for visitors to the area often include visits to the Badlands National Park area, as well as Mount Rushmore and other sites.

I visited all the major US national parks and ranked them based on factors like beauty and crowd size. My favorites include Grand Teton and Acadia.

As a frequent traveler and local who grew up in Illinois, my suggestions for the best things to do in the Midwest include visiting downtown Chicago.

Every step is scenic on this short hike to an eroded canyon in Badlands National Park. It is one of the most iconic hikes in South Dakota.