One of the most iconic marine animals in the world, orcas (or killer whales) live in every ocean on the planet. In the United States, they’re a common sight along the West Coast, especially in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska. Check out these top national parks to see orcas in the wild.
From the five Utah national parks in the south to Rocky Mountain parks like Grand Teton and Yellowstone to the north, Salt Lake City is less than five hours from several epic parks. So, pack your camping and hiking gear, rent a car and go for a once-in-a-lifetime national parks road trip from Salt Lake City.
With January being the month that celebrates Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a national holiday honoring the life and legacy of one of the nation’s greatest civil rights leaders, we’re kicking off the new year featuring The Memorial Foundation, which promotes awareness of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial in D.C.
On six days in 2021, from Martin Luther King Day to Veterans Day, you can visit all 423 National Park Service sites for free, including the more than 100 national parks that usually charge an entrance fee. Check out the days and parks here!
Decades of efforts to create a national park in West Virginia have finally come to fruition. America’s newest national park, New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, will encompass more than 72,000 acres of densely forested hills and historic sites along the New River. Some 5,000 to 7,000 acres of that would be designated as “national park”, while the rest will be a “national preserve.”
Those who aren’t interested in gambling or partying all night long will still find plenty of fun things to do around Las Vegas. It’s actually one of America’s best places to visit (and live) if you’re into hiking and rock climbing. The many state and national parks near Las Vegas make it a dream destination for lovers of the outdoors.
Although it’s impossible to see all of the 2,000+ arches in Arches National Park, there are several that are pretty easy to see, visit, touch, walk through and explore. This post features the most beautiful Arches National Park arches, all of which are accessible or visible via hiking trails from the scenic Park Road.
On a scenic road trip from Seattle to Sacramento, you can see, explore—and even climb—more than a dozen mighty Cascade Range Volcanoes in nine separate parks, from Mount Rainier and Mount St. Helens to Mount Hood, Newberry Volcano, Crater Lake and Lassen Peak.
Black Kids Adventures, Inc. is a non-profit organization based out of Huntsville, Alabama working towards improved outdoor diversity and inclusion. Their mission is to make sure all Black and Brown families and children have equal access to outdoor opportunities and adventures. Since the founding of Black Kids Adventures in June of 2020, the organization has served over 100 people in the Huntsville community.
Lassen Volcanic National Park is a hiker’s paradise, offering everything from lakeshore strolls to summit hikes to backcountry adventures. On our visit, we did nearly a dozen hikes in this spectacular park. These are our favorites!
Part of the Appalachian Mountain Club, the Youth Opportunities Program currently trains about 400 educators per year. This allows tens of thousands of young people to experience the outdoors across New England and the greater New York City areas. We encourage you to learn more about and support this amazing organization.
At White Sands National Park, a double set of fossilized human tracks show a glimpse in the life of a prehistoric mom and child. These footprints were recently discovered by a team of researchers and are the longest of their kind in the world.
Their range extending from the north Rocky Mountains to the Cascade Range and into southeastern Alaska, mountain goats are an iconic species in the national park system. You can see them in their native habitat in these national parks.
While popular year-round, Cuyahoga Valley National Park becomes a real tourist magnet in the fall. Through the month of October, its lowland and upland broadleaf forests are illuminated by spectacular fall colors. Check out these fun fall activities in Cuyahoga Valley.