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“What is a dark sky airport?” you ask. Here’s how the only U.S. commercial airport within a national park received the designation and what it means for stargazing among some of America’s most beautiful landscapes.

One guide’s viral social media post is forcing the safari world to confront the pressure that tens of thousands of tourists put on East Africa’s most iconic wildlife event.

If Congress can’t reach a deal by September 30, national parks will close and several aspects of air travel—including TSA agents, air traffic controllers, and passport processing offices—will be affected.

Use these tips and list of recommended tour operators to plan a trip to see the famed silverback gorillas in Uganda or Rwanda.

The lottery to obtain one of the limited spots to witness the phenomenon opens soon.

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

The trail is a curated collection of national and state parks, observatories, planetariums, and musuems that offer travelers a deeper connection to the planets and stars up above.

Chicari Camp in Mozambique puts you at the heart of Gorongosa National Park, where lions, pangolins, and other keystone wildlife are returning after decades of war and poaching.

The new Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is the latest in a series of national monuments recognizing the civil rights movement.

More than 1,200 places are on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Here are some of our favorites.

Plan the ultimate American West road trip with 13 state-by-state itineraries that’ll take you to glaciers, canyons, hot springs, beaches, volcanoes, and wide-open skies.

The lists are designed to protect endangered traditions worldwide.

As California’s massive snowpack starts to melt, most of Yosemite Valley—the central hub of Yosemite National Park—will be closed starting April 28. Here’s what’s closed and what remains open in the park.

Four new recreational trails in four states have joined the nationwide network, which includes recreational, scenic, and historic paths.

Insider tips on how to make the most of your time, before or after your voyage.