Nicole Hansen

A summer of record heat waves has people all over the U.S. scrambling for relief. However, while much of the country deals with unprecedented heat, many cities see it as business as usual. The 10 hottest cities in the U.S. are no strangers to 100+ degree ... See more

Now, let me start this tale by saying national park adventures are nothing new to me. I grew up in California, just a few hours from numerous national park sites. I have fond memories of wandering through redwoods in John Muir National Monument, breathing... See more

National parks are right in the middle of their peak season, and millions of people are flocking to see them. Famous national parks like Yosemite, Glacier, and the Great Smoky Mountains welcome upwards of 10,000 guests a day during the brief window when e... See more

Conservationist Wallace Stegner once said, "National parks are the best idea we ever had." After visiting 15 national parks, it's hard not to agree with Stegner. I've stood face to face with herds of bison, I've wrapped my arms around a redwood bigger tha... See more

"Oh man, you came to the wrong park!" Not exactly what one expects to hear when driving up to a national park, but the ranger at the front gate of Zion had good reason for his humorous remark. TheTravel took a trip to Zion National Park in Utah this week ... See more