Situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers, on the border of Oregon and Washington, Portland is the ideal starting point for a Pacific Northwest national parks road trip. This outdoorsy, eco-friendly city offers easy access to some of the greatest U.S. national parks.
As America’s national parks become more and more popular each year, many of them have to deal with huge crowds, traffic congestions, and other issues, such as incidents involving wildlife. …
Florida is unlike the rest of the U.S. in more than one way—that’s not exactly a secret. And that’s also very much true when it comes to national parks. While many of America’s parks protect either mountain scenery or desert landscapes, the three national parks in Florida have everything to do with water…
The 2023 summer is set to be one of the busiest in National Park Service history, if not the busiest. Parks from Yosemite to Arches and Zion have experienced exceptionally …
People from all around the globe visit Yellowstone National Park for many reasons. They want to see the world’s most famous geyser erupt, watch iconic wildlife, walk on the rim …
Although Crater Lake National Park is not renowned for its epic backpacking opportunities, there are some pretty amazing day hikes you can do in the park. Whether you’re looking for a strenuous climb to a mountain viewpoint or an easy stroll along the Crater Lake rim—or even a gorgeous waterfall!—there’s a surprisingly variety in your Crater Lake hiking options.
With its length of 10 miles and depth of nearly 500 feet, Lake McDonald is the largest lake in Glacier National Park. It’s also one of the most popular places …
Situated in the Black Hills of South Dakota, an area of invaluable cultural significance to the Lakota people, Wind Cave National Park preserves sprawling prairie landscapes, the historical home of …
Driving the Going-to-the-Sun Road (GTTSR) in Glacier National Park is easily one of the greatest national park experiences in the United States. This high-elevation mountain road cuts through the heart …
Situated on the shimmering shores of Florida Bay, Flamingo is the southernmost of the four main tourist areas in Everglades National Park. It’s located near the southern tip of the …
More than 500 miles of hiking trails zigzag and crisscross their way over the Blue Ridge Mountains in Shenandoah National Park. From easy strolls to strenuous mountain ascents, the variety in day hikes in Shenandoah National Park allows pretty much every visitor to experience the great outdoors.
More often than not in America’s national parks, your dog is only allowed in campgrounds, on and near paved roads, and/or in some accommodations. Only in developed areas, in other words. Some parks, however, also welcome dogs on hiking trails. Here are the most dog-friendly national parks of them all.
In southwestern South Dakota, a huge collection of multicolored rock formations sits within sprawling prairie, providing a home to one of America’s largest federal bison herds. Although its name implies …
The centerpiece and crown jewel of Yellowstone National Park, Old Faithful is by far the most visited single attraction in the park. Innumerable other hydrothermal features dot the Upper Geyser …