The fact that American bison aren’t extinct in the United States is largely thanks to Yellowstone National Park. These extraordinary animals, a very symbol of American wilderness, came perilously close …
The perfect blueness, stillness, clarity and magnificence of Crater Lake must be seen to be believed. And luckily, there are many overlooks and summits that offer scenic views in Crater …
Alongside the meandering 105 miles of Shenandoah National Park’s Skyline Drive, you’ll find a number of accommodation options. From campgrounds—which we won’t discuss in this particular post—to rustic cabins and …
One of America’s top destinations for wildlife watching, Glacier National Park is home to an incredible diversity of fauna. From marmots and chipmunks to bighorn sheep, moose and the iconic …
The National Park Service (NPS) recently released its visitation statistics for 2021, including the most visited national parks in 2021. In the report, the NPS said that “while visitation has …
National Park Service sites in the Upper Midwest may be relatively few and far between, but that doesn’t mean you can’t put together a great national parks road trip from …
Although a rather small park known mainly for its paleontological and archaeological resources, there are also some really fun hikes in Petrified Forest National Park. Most of the trails in …
There are dozens of National Park Service sites dedicated to African American history and culture. They commemorate Black American education and innovation, as well as the era of slavery and civil rights movement, music, and prominent and influential Black Americans, such as Frederick Douglass, Harriet tubman and Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem is famous around the world for its abundant wildlife and vast wilderness areas. Within that sprawling region, which also encompasses Grand Teton National Park, there’s one …
On March 1, 2022, Yellowstone National Park celebrates its 150th anniversary. This day also marks the creation of the world’s first national park, encouraging a movement that would soon after …
Explore Southwestern Deserts in These El Paso National Parks There are many American cities that serve as hubs for national park road trips—Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas are …
If you’re thinking about a national park road trip this winter, and you’d like to escape the cold, one of the best options is Biscayne National Park. Biscayne National Park …
Article Topics: Easy Hikes in Grand Teton National Park, Short Trails at Grand Teton Encompassing the fertile floodplains of the Snake River, various types of forests, shimmering glacier-carved lakes and …
Each year, there are a handful of days when all National Park Service units are completely free to visit. In 2022, there will be five entrance fee-free days. These free …