The health benefits of hiking are well known and well documented nowadays. And few things are better for a “nature bath” than going on a reinvigorating hike in a national park. These are some of the greatest day hikes in the U.S. National Park System.
As the largest national park in the contiguous United States, Death Valley National Park has plenty of attractions and activities to offer. You could spend several days, even weeks, exploring …
Quite possibly the most iconic place in south Florida’s Biscayne National Park, Boca Chita Key is also the park’s most visited island. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all …
The reintroduction of gray wolves (Canis lupus) to Yellowstone National Park is one of the greatest wildlife conservation success stories in the national parks. In fact, the return of the …
As varied as the park itself, these amazing fall hikes in Mount Rainier National Park will take you through fragrant pine forests, to waterfalls, around shimmering lakes, across breathtaking meadows, to mountain summits and into an Arctic tundra-like environment.
“Shark Valley is the heartland of the Everglades,” the National Park Service says. Is there a better reason to visit this part of Everglades National Park? I didn’t think so …
Despite their remote location in the High Desert of central Oregon, the Painted Hills are one of the most-visited natural attractions in the state. It’s a popular day trip destination …
Meandering its way for 18 miles across a landscape dotted with striking red rock formations, the Scenic Drive in Arches National Park offers access to all of the park’s top …
Situated in the far northwestern corner of the contiguous United States, Mount Baker has some of the greatest (sub)alpine trails in the nation. Rising 10,781 feet to the heavens, Mount …
Although (parts of) the park are open throughout the year, summer is the absolute peak season in Mount Rainier National Park. And there’s one main reason for that: spectacular displays …
People from all around the globe visit Yellowstone National Park for many reasons. They want to see the world’s most famous geyser erupt, watch iconic wildlife, walk on the rim …
Although Crater Lake National Park is not renowned for its epic backpacking opportunities, there are some pretty amazing day hikes you can do in the park. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous climb to a mountain viewpoint or an easy stroll along the Crater Lake rim—or even a gorgeous waterfall!—there’s a surprisingly variety in your Crater Lake hiking options.
With its length of 10 miles and depth of nearly 500 feet, Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It’s also one of the most popular places …
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, an area of invaluable cultural significance to the Lakota people, Wind Cave National Park preserves sprawling prairie landscapes, the historical home of …