From easy hikes along the Bryce Canyon rim to strenuous adventures in the heart of Bryce Amphitheater, there are a handful of hiking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park that can be combined to create fun, longer loops.
While the otherworldly landscapes of the South Dakota Badlands used to deter early fur trappers and pioneers, they now attract casual hikers and experienced backpackers alike. Compared to most U.S. …
Preserving one of America’s last remaining tracts of intact mixed-grass prairie, Badlands National Park is home to several iconic prairie animals. If you’re planning to do some wildlife watching during …
Although the vast majority of people visiting Alaska’s Glacier Bay National Park do so on a multi-day cruise, you can also visit this spectacular park on your own. Bartlett Cove …
Fall is the peak tourist season in Shenandoah National Park, a time when thousands of leaf-peepers leisurely travel up and down Skyline Drive looking for the best fall foliage views. …
Mid-September marks the unofficial start of the fall season in Washington’s Mount Rainier National Park. As the days slowly grow shorter and temperatures drop, the park’s high-elevation slopes begin showing …
Come September, the forested hills and lakeshores of Acadia National Park slowly begin to exchange summer’s greens for the vibrant hues of autumn. As temperatures slowly decrease and the days …
Alaska’s remote Glacier Bay National Park may require some effort to reach, but once there, you’ll be immediately immersed in a landscape that never fails to exceed expectations. This is …
Camping is extremely popular among holidaying Americans and what better place to pitch your tent or park your RV than a national park campground? And I’ll do one better: is …
With its white-sand beaches, swaying palm trees, turquoise waters, and numerous scenic views, Virgin Islands National Park is an absolute paradise—a park unlike any other. One of my personal highlights …
Home to the tallest trees on Earth, many of which soar more than 350 feet above the forest floor below, the Redwood National and State Parks are unique in the world. This four-park complex preserves some of the last remaining groves of coast redwoods. Other attractions include a rugged coastline, prairies and wildlife.
Up to 90% of people who visit Glacier Bay National Park in southeast Alaska do so on a cruise ship. They never actually set foot on land, thus missing out …
Arguably the most scenic area in one of the most spectacular national parks, Many Glacier has a seemingly endless supply of fun to offer. This amazing corner of Glacier National …
Visiting Olympic National Park requires a significant amount of time, mainly because it involves driving around the entire Olympic Peninsula. If you don’t have time for long day hikes, there are numerous short and easy trails to explore in this incredibly diverse national park.