Think our national parks are only good for hiking and scenic drives? Think again, says our national parks columnist.

From waterfalls to deep plunge pools, here the best natural pools for cooling off this summer in national parks.

The weather looked promising for May 19. This just happened to be Victoria Day in Canada. A little history — Victoria Day falls on the Monday preceding May 24.

(KRDO) — From a road and driver perspective, two noteworthy changes have been made since last year at Rainbow Falls ... and extend its Creek Walk trail to the Falls entrance.

The US has some amazing cascades, from New York to Alaska to Tennessee ... a lunar rainbow. Visitors can take a 1-mile path to the bottom or a more taxing 7.2-mile hike to the Upper Falls.

Clocking in at 26 miles long, the Tennessee River Gorge is one of the largest river gorges in the Eastern United States. Naturally, this dreamy destination attracts folks from all over the globe.

(KDVR) — A UTV rider was rescued Monday morning after an overnight search in rugged terrain near Rainbow Falls, a popular recreation ... “People go off trail or run into trouble on these ...

Tennessee's waterfall ... loop is Stinging Fork Falls Natural Area, also located in Rhea County. The area features a creek and a 30-foot waterfall located within the Stinging Fork gorge. The Stinging ...

Tennessee's waterfall loop includes 10 waterfalls and four state parks, making it the ideal outdoor excursion. The waterfall loop features multiple trails, ranging in difficulty, as well as ...