Travel – The Ranger Desk

The Science Behind Why You Should Visit Parks

Travel, novel experiences, and nature have all been shown by science to have a beneficial impact on our mental health.

How can you be a respectful national park visitor while parks are experiencing staffing shortages or other crises? Here are seven tips.

“You’re so brave!” is a common phrase said to women who camp or travel alone. It says more about the people saying it than it does about us.

“They are monsters”: these words showed me one side of the Israeli people. A message of hope and a shared love of birds showed me another.

Discover 10 wild facts about Everglades National Park, including the best time to visit and how to breakfast with manatees.

Discover the best hidden gems on the Olympic Peninsula. Explore unique scenery and heritage in two (or more) can’t miss stops.

To embrace the inevitable chaos of travel, accept that something will always go wrong. And learn to roll with the changes.

Discover where to stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. Ten scenic stops and hikes along the parkway’s northern section.

Where to stop on the Blue Ridge Parkway: North Carolina, featuring ten must-see spots along the parkway’s southern half.