Emily Pennington is a columnist and longtime Outside contributor. For her 63 Parks column, she visited every U.S. national park. As chilly weather approaches and the leaves turn, it’s time to swap out ...

As dynamic and picturesque today as when it first opened in 1832, this park remains one of Arkansas' best-kept secrets.

Hot Springs National Park is the fifth-safest national park in the United States, according to a recent report. The park is so safe that visitors are less likely to get hurt while hiking there than ...

This hidden ecological gem has been federally protected since 1832 Hot Springs National Park is the only unit of the national park system that is actually mandated to give away its primary natural ...