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.
“Death Valley is known for its extreme temperatures, and this year certainly didn’t disappoint when it comes to heat!” Death Valley National Park Superintendent Mike Reynolds said after a summer that shattered several heat records.
Fall is by far my favorite season in Shenandoah National Park, Virginia. Bringing crisp air, stunning sunsets, great wildlife watching and breathtaking colors, fall is a great time to get outside in Shenandoah. This blog post tells you the best way to spend a day in Shenandoah in the fall.
Home to all four volcano types in the world, Lassen Volcanic National Park is a remote wilderness of volcanoes, cinder cones, hydrothermal areas, lakes, meadows and forests. This post highlights our favorite things to do in this underrated Northern California park.
Home to the world’s longest running predator-prey study, Isle Royale National Park is famous for its wolves and moose. However, after almost disappearing from the island, the Isle Royale wolf population is on the rebound. The NPS recently announced confirmed sightings of wolf pups on Isle Royale!
Heading deep into a park’s backcountry, setting up camp, exploring an unspoiled landscape, encountering wildlife,… Spending any number of nights backpacking in one of the national parks is something you’ll never forget.
Our public lands should be enjoyed by all of us, but when we look into who is getting access to our lands, we see alarmingly disproportionate statistics that highlight a gap between demographics and park visitations. As national park enthusiasts and outdoor recreation advocates, we are committed to addressing racism within our industry. This post outlines how we’re planning to do this.