Hundreds of troops and armored vehicles have been deployed to Big Bend National Park in Texas to curb illegal immigration.

Zack Mutton, an 'extreme' kayaking champ from New Zealand, made a daring plunge down a nearly 100-foot waterfall in Oregon.

Big Bend National Park protects a chuck of the West Texas desert where the road ends at the Mexican border. The skies are as ...

A new bill proposes expanding Big Bend National Park by 6,100 acres to conserve the Terlingua watershed ecosystem.

The bill would give the NPS permission to expand up to that 6,100 acres as long as it stays within the means specified.

TERLINGUA, Texas — Paddling the Rio Grande River offers a unique adventure in the southwestern United States, but it is a ...

I've hiked Big Bend National Park, ridden a mule down the Grand Canyon and paddled a kayak at Glacier National Park. I'm angry over cuts to our national park staff.

Canoeing is one of the best ways to explore nature, combining the thrill of adventure and peace of tranquility ...

Looking for kid-friendly weekend getaways near you? These adventurous Southern destinations are packed with outdoor fun!

College towns with Midwest charm and culture The Midwest is filled with lively college towns, each with its own charm, energy and student-fueled culture. Dominated mostly by schools in the Big Ten ...

A powerful winter storm bearing down on the Pacific Northwest could bring up to 2 feet of new snow to the Central Cascades this weekend. “The higher elevations are going to get pretty hammered ...