Muir Woods National Monument: Walking among the giant coast redwoods
Even though it's located just 11 miles north of San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge, Muir Woods National Monument has an otherworldly air about it. Known for its old growth stand of coast redwoods, Muir Woods offers a quiet sanctuary in an urban setting.
Help Save Ellis Island - Global Recession Threatens Monument's South Side
Save Ellis Island, a group working to renovate 29 buildings on Ellis Island's forgotten south side, is in danger of shutting down. Your donation can help ensure that the 12 million stories of our immigrant ancestors are preserved for this and future generations.
National Park Week: See our parks for FREE
During National Park Week, running through this Sunday, April 25, all 392 national parks will waive their admission fees! You'll find more information about special family-friendly activities and discounts on tours, lodging, food and souvenirs after the jump.
Top 10 National Park Conservationists
In honor of National Park Week—and Earth Day—we're saluting those who helped found, create and turn our national parks into what they are today. Click through for our list of ten conservations to whom we ought to tip our hats.
Support our outdoor spaces: join the National Forest Foundation
Local cheese: Cowgirl Creamery was founded at Point Reyes!
What are the best hikes in the Smoky Mountains? Share your favorites here!
A Muir you've never met! Wild Muir: 22 of John Muir's Greatest Adventures
“This is the best tree-lovers monument that could possibly be found in all the forests of the world.”
— John Muir, referring to Muir Woods National Monument
