National Parks

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. …

Snow-capped mountain peaks, vast salt pans and tickling salt creeks, tall sand dunes, multicolored canyons and ocher badlands make up the impressively varied landscapes of Death Valley National Park, California. This immense variety results in a wealth of Death Valley National Park highlights.

A summer road trip to one or more of the national parks is arguably the quintessential American holiday. And although summer is an amazing time to visit many parks, there …

With all that overwhelming natural splendor, it’s easy to forget that the National Park System also preserves a wealth of other things and places. In fact, there are literally thousands of Native American heritage and cultural sites in America’s national parks, preserving archaeological sites, battlefields and cultural landmarks.

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 …

The most colorful of all seasons, fall brings spectacular foliage to national parks all across the United States. From Acadia and Shenandoah in the East to Glacier and Mount Rainier in the West, these are the absolute best national parks to enjoy the warm colors of autumn.

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 …

America’s national parks system spans the entire country, from Alaska and Hawaii to Florida and Utah. All 50 states and the District of Columbia have one or more National Park …

National parks and other sites managed by the National Park Service are among the most popular holiday destinations in the United States, both among Americans and foreign visitors alike. In …

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 …