National Parks

For more than half of the U.S. population, the Appalachian Trail is less than a day's drive away. Yet despite its proximity to many major cities, few truly know the splendor of this national treasure.

Canyonlands is the little-known jewel of the American National Parks. This stark landscape of extraordinary features contains more than 300,000 acres of desert wilderness, towering spires and spectacular canyons.

Death Valley is the driest place in the US, the lowest place in the Western Hemisphere and, at one time, the hottest location recorded on earth. Yet it is home to more than 1,000 species of plant and several animal species that are nowhere else.

National Geographic goes beyond the tourist hotspots to explore the hidden reaches that few will ever see and examines the complex issues threatening the future of the Everglades and the extraordinary creatures who live within.

National Geographic joins a rare scientific expedition to explore the 277 mi. of the Grand Canyon. Explore its geological history, study the microscopic colonies of vegetation and examine its unique creatures to unlock mysteries of this great wonder.

America's newest marine sanctuary, Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument, encompasses the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands. The monument is bigger than all U.S. national parks combined-yet the majority of this environment has never been seen.

Life-changing encounters with the natural world await off-road and beyond the tourist spots in a Yellowstone you've never seen. Get into the two million untouched acres where the bison and bears roam free.

Glacier's stunning landscape encompasses carved massive glaciers and a melting ice cycle that supports ecosystems of over 2,000 species. National Geographic explores the Continental Divide to uncover the secrets of this changing landscape.

The Pacific Crest Trail zigzags some 2,650 mi. from Mexico to Canada, cutting through 7 national parks and 24 national forests. It's a trail of ever-changing obstacles - from some of the highest mountain passes to some of the hottest desert.