Parks
Road Warrior: This Man Biked to Every National Park in the Lower 48
Spencer McCullough biked to all 51 national parks in the lower 48 states, a 411-day, 18,247-mile cross-country adventure that revealed a lot about the state of bike tourism in this car-loving country.
San Francisco Advocates Fight to Make Great Highway Park Permanent
It's down to the wire and polls are tight. Advocates urge everyone who can to lend a hand.
National Park Service Weighs Cutting Car Traffic to Yosemite
The National Park Service is winding up a two-year planning process, and will accept public comment on its proposed Visitor Access Management Plan until September 30.
Freeway Drivers Keep Slamming into Bridge Railing in L.A.’s Griffith Park
Drivers keep smashing the Riverside Drive Bridge railing - plus a few other Griffith Park bike/walk updates.
Making Hiking Accessible Without Cars
Experiencing the majesty of nature shouldn't require a set of keys. Here's how parks around the world are making driving optional.
Video of the Day: Revisit Urbanist Classic ‘The Social Life of Small Urban Spaces’
William "Holly" Whyte helped launch the modern movement to build people-centered cities. Check out one of his most classic films while it's still online.
Five Things Missing In The Built Environment For Families With Young Children
Too often, U.S. cities aren't designed with the needs of young children and their caregivers in mind. Here's how to change that.