Especially when some of the world's best bird-watching can be found within America's borders, in places as pretty as northern California and coastal Maine? Best of all, the following avian hangouts ...

A debate rages over the culling of barred owls to save northern spotted owls, one that eludes easy classification.

Proceeds from a recent art festival held in Zion National Park will now support the park as it recovers from the government shutdown, funneling more than $100,000 into the park through art sales and ...

The western White Mountains have long been my personal favorite: less crowded, scenic villages and quieter hiking trails to ...