A tropical red sun is setting over Caño Palma as we head out for our evening paddle in Costa Rica’s Tortuguero National Park. Vines loop across the tea-brown river, like a still from a Tarzan movie.

Tortugero National Park, Costa Rica. By Becky Matsubara from El Sobrante ... is one of the most powerful birds of prey in the Amazon forest and the world. Its impressive wingspan, sharp talons, and ...

Costa Rica has protected 30 percent of its marine territory, and the small Central American country wants more care for the ...

Conservation is close to Servidio’s heart. She is the vice president of the student organization Students for the Environment ...

Every May 30, Costa Rica marks National Journalists’ Day, a time to honor the vital role journalists play in upholding democracy. Established in 2010 by then-President Óscar Arias, the day ...

Stay in the park when you book a room at Zion National Park Lodge. Head to Whiptail Grill for their famous goat cheese chile relleno. Plan ahead for any permits needed, especially during the ...

The Coconino National Forest will implement Stage 1 fire restrictions beginning May 30, in an effort to prevent human-caused wildfires during dangerous fire weather conditions. Stage 1 fire ...

There are so many reasons to retire in Costa Rica. Chief among them is that life is easy in the tropical land of “pura vida” — and so is making the decision to relocate to this small Central ...

A bi-partisan bill aimed at expanding Big Bend National Park stalled in the U.S. Senate Thursday amidst an Oregon Democrat's effort to promote a rural education bill and other legislation.

A breakfast of Snickers, a Red Bull and three ibuprofen fueled Michelino Sunseri to achieve a new record in September 2024: He raced 13.2 miles up and down Grand Teton National Park’s tallest ...

The Desert Sun recently reported on the naming of a new north area park for Dave Erwin, who served as the Palm Desert city attorney for more than 40 years. Memorial namings are intended to keep ...