National Parks

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 …

Even at home, you can see various animals going about their daily lives. Whether you live in a big city or small town, there’s usually a bunch of different birds flying around, while squirrels play in trees and deer forage fields. If, however, you’d like to really focus on the “wild” in wildlife, you should consider visiting these national parks for wildlife watching.

Its name evoking images of sandy beaches, palm trees swaying in the sea breeze, rainbows, sunset cocktails and sensational seafood, Hawaii is easily one of the most popular holiday destinations …

Set on the southern shore of Lake Michigan, Chicago has no lack of natural areas and parks, offering visitors a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities. From wind surfing, SUPing …

Characterized by sprawling cattle ranches, vast plains, historic travel routes and forts, dusty towns, saloons and the majestic Rocky Mountains, Wyoming epitomizes the classic American West. This is a place …

One of the main reasons tens of millions of people flock to America’s national parks each year is to see iconic animals in the wild. Protecting a wide range of …

Besides such famous places as Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon and Death Valley, and iconic buildings like the Statue of Liberty and the San Antonio Missions, the National Park Service (NPS) …

When the United States government created Yellowstone National Park in 1872, it kickstarted a global movement to protect and preserve natural places as national treasures. Exactly a century later, during …

A long and narrow park along the crest and slopes of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains, Shenandoah National Park is home to dense forests, rocky summits, lots of wildlife and …

There’s more than one reason that Yellowstone National Park is such an extremely popular destination. The unique range of features of Yellowstone National Park attracts millions of visitors each year, …

Decades, even centuries, before the United States gained independence, Hispanic and Latinx people were shaping the history and culture of present-day North America. Today, this wealth of Hispanic heritage is …

Visible from many places in Washington State and even northern Oregon, Mount Rainier dominates the Cascade Range. The best views of The Mountain, however, are within its namesake national park. Check out the greatest views of Mount Rainier in this blog post!

From fascinating historic sites, including both Native American sites and pioneer trails, to sprawling volcanic landscapes, caves, badlands and rain forests, the sheer diversity of the national forests, monuments and national parks in Oregon is amazing. These are the best federal parks to visit in the Beaver State.

On a road trip to the national parks and monuments of Arizona, you’ll get to explore spectacular desert landscapes, visit ancient Native American sites and ruins, drive a part of iconic Route 66 and see the majestic Grand Canyon.