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 ...

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 ...

If there's a better way to escape the rainy day blues than a dip into the magic waters of Oregon's hot springs, I've yet to experience it. Geothermal activity creates pools of relaxing glory that are ...