The National Park Service Is Celebrating Its 100th Birthday—Here's a Look at Its Major Milestones By Tom Turner (additional reporting by Noah Schlager) June 5, 2016 The NPS is an indispensable U.S. agency, but its mission took 150 years to evolve In this story: America's National Parks, national parks, John Muir, saving wild places
Yosemite's Majestic Ahwahnee Hotel By Avital Andrews June 5, 2016 The historic property remains as iconic as ever—just like its timeless environs In this story: Yosemite, national parks, travel
As the National Park Service Celebrates Its Centennial, the Parks Are Essential to Creating a Culture of Reverence By Terry Tempest Williams June 5, 2016 An excerpt from Terry Tempest Williams's new book, The Hour of Land In this story: America's National Parks, books
Our National Parks Provide Americans with a Sense of Common Ground By Jason Mark June 4, 2016 Sierra magazine editor in chief celebrates the National Park Service centennial In this story: national parks, activism
Everyone Deserves the Benefits of Spending Time Outdoors By Michael Brune June 3, 2016 Sierra Club executive director Michael Brune says that even in the era of "glamping" and cellphones in the woods, camping remains a great American pastime In this story: America's National Parks, national parks, camping
7 Easy Escapes for National Trails Day—or Any Day By Nana Boateng June 2, 2016 In this story: national parks, public lands, events, hiking
The EPA Clears the Air in Utah's National Parks By Judith Lewis Mernit June 2, 2016 In this story: air, national parks, dirty energy
The King and Queen of Malibu By Rosie Spinks May 24, 2016 In this story: saving wild places, wilderness, books
In Defense of Glamping By Allison Torres Burtka May 23, 2016 In this story: camping, lifestyle, national parks
5 Environmental Stories You Don't Want To Miss By Sarah Robertson May 19, 2016 In this story: wind, bison, climate negotiations, animals, national parks