National Geographic Travel

Just when you think you’ve seen it all in national parks, someone tops it. Over the weekend, a woman straight-up left her car running in the middle of the road at Yellowstone so she could wander off to get a closer look at a distant bear. No joke this caused a traffic jam miles...

Just did the Cleetwood Cove Trail at Crater Lake one last time before it closes for a massive 3-year rebuild, and wow it was equal parts stunning and sketchy. The descent into the caldera offers dreamy glimpses of the lake through pines, but the trail’s wear and tear is no joke....

I stumbled upon this and thought it was worth sharing, there's a fascinating piece about Komodo National Park that goes beyond the usual dragon encounters. While most know it for the famous Komodo dragons, this Indonesian paradise apparently offers an incredible trifecta:...

I’ve been to a lot of national parks, and one rule is crystal clear: don’t feed wild animals. A recent viral video proves exactly why. It shows a man tossing snacks to a grizzly bear just feet away, until the bear suddenly lunges at him. The clip cuts off before we see what...