While many of the units of the National Park System that are in the path of this month's solar eclipse will find visitors practically elbow-to-elbow, those who head to the Lewis and Clark National Historic Trail will have plenty of room to watch the astronomical event. That's because all sites along the 3,700-mile trail will experience a partial eclipse and many sites in Missouri and Illinois will see a total eclipse. No matter where you visit along the trail, you're likely to be treated to an excellent viewing experience.

A lawsuit was filed Wednesday to obtain Interior Department records and communications pertaining to Secretary Ryan Zinke's review of 27 national monuments established since 1996. The filing, by the Center for Biological Diversity, claims the department is unlawfully withholding those documents.

Following historic flooding this spring along Missouri’s Current and Jacks Fork rivers, staff and volunteers at Ozark National Scenic Riverways have worked to reopen as many areas as possible while scoping the effort for a more sustainable recovery in the river corridor.

Mount Rainier National Park in July is the perfect time of year, not only for mountain shots but also for wildflower, "silky water," moon and star, and forest interior photography. Contributing photographer Rebecca Latson recently returned from a trip to this national park and has tips on how to get the most out of your photography up there.