Northern California's gorgeous Napa Valley region has tons of wino-centric activities to offer throughout its lush, rolling hills and endless vineyards. But there's also plenty to do here even if you're not a wine connoisseur, from biking, to hiking, to hitting the Napa River.

These six lesser-known national treasures can be blissfully uncrowded while still delivering outstanding natural landscapes and wildlife viewing.

For outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy the unique experience that traditional winter sports have to offer, snowshoeing is the perfect sport. Add in the magnificent natural beauty and perfect snow-covered terrain of the Dolomites, and you've got the perfect setting for an unforgettable snowshoeing adventure.

From the fringes of New York to the heart of steamy Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most notoriously crowded big cities.

Those same bunny hills and black diamonds turn into fun hiking trails and mountain bike circuits when the snow melts, and the dining and drinking is taken outdoors, bringing a lively atmosphere to long, sunny summer days.

Ever since I first saw pictures of the mystifying red rocks of Utah, I wanted to visit Arches National Park. After looking at the map, however, the place seemed so remote that I wasn't sure I'd ever get there.

One thing that may surprise you about Muscat, the seaside capital of Oman, the peaceful sultanate on the southeastern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, is...

It's one of our all time favorite travel destinations in summer, Switzerland's Zermatt with its world famous Toblerone look-alike peak.

Hiking in the Dolomites isn't just for expert climbers. Families too can enjoy the extraordinary beauty and outdoor adventure of the area and create lasting memories while they're at it.

To really get a feel for the mountains in summer -- and to get a wholly different perspective on our favorite ski runs -- I like to slow down and set out on foot with my family.

With Memorial Day around the corner and spring temperatures rising, the time to plan that long-dreamed-of camping adventure is now.

The plan is to kayak along the Erie Canal to Albany and then join the Hudson River and paddle down to New York in just 21 days.

New images from National Geographic and its legions of fans are bringing National Park Week, which ends this Sunday, to an appropriately picturesque c...

National Park Week is underway, and free entrance to nearly 400 parks continues through this Sunday. In celebration of the festivities, the Nationa...

The parks service is waiving entrance fees at all 397 national parks this month, from the mighty Yosemite in California's stretch of the Sierra Nevada mountains to the tiny Hot Springs National Park in central Arkansas.

This May, Kampgrounds of America is giving away a free night of camping at all of its nearly 500 locations around the U.S. in an effort to convince fa...

We're a family of dog lovers. But this weekend, we're experiencing canines on a whole new level, as we ride along behind a team of sled dogs at Skytop Lodge in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tuesday is not only the longest day of the year, the solstice, and the official start of summer, but also on of the few days a year that the National ...

From sea to shining sea, the celebration of National Parks Week kicks off Saturday. Sitting in a recliner watching the game on the weekend may be the ...

Vimeo user Friar Johannes M. Schwarz took a road trip this month from California to Minnesota visiting friends and national parks. The Catholic man...