When the tide goes out, a starfish is exposed to the elements in Tongass National Forest. A popular spot for tourists along the Inside Passage, the Tongass is the largest remaining temperate forest in the world—even as the logging industry lobbies for greater access to it.
(Text adapted from and photograph from "A Wilder Passage," May/June 1999, National Geographic Traveler magazine)
There are 58 national parks in the U.S., as varied as the country that houses them. We've gathered everything you need to know to set off for a summer adventure, plus photo galleries, quizzes, maps, and more.
Merry-go-rounds, deep-fried corndogs and high-flying Ferris wheels mark the start of state fair season. Submit your best summer fair pictures to the newest category of My Shot and view photos from other fairs across the country.
The desolate beauty of Alaska's Seward Highway offers the chance to explore nature uninhibited by human influence. Whales, waterfalls, glaciers and ocean fjords all await travelers of this remote locale.
