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You don’t always have to hike a dozen miles to truly experience a national park. This is especially true in Glacier National Park, where several fun, short and easy hiking …

If you’re a national parks lover who enjoys gardening, collecting wild edibles and foraging, you might wonder if foraging is allowed in the national parks. And, as surprising as it …

In the rolling prairie of southwestern South Dakota lies Badlands National Park, home to a magnificent collection of colorful buttes, hills, pinnacles and spires. There are many ways to explore …

While much of the state consists of seemingly endless prairie, the southwestern corner of South Dakota boasts beautiful mountains, marvelous caves and spectacular badlands. This is where you’ll find all …

Preserving the last remaining subtropical wilderness in the United States, Everglades National Park is home to a mindboggling amount of wildlife. In this sprawling park in southwestern Florida, the “River …

Covering nearly the entire southern half of the Big Island of Hawaii, Hawai‘i Volcanoes National Park is home to two active volcanoes, tropical rain forests, lava fields and abundant Hawaiian …

On sunny afternoons, the landscapes of Badlands National Park can, although still spectacular, also be quite monochromatic. Sunset in the Badlands, however, is a completely different thing, the low-angled sun …

Although Wind Cave National Park is one of the smaller national parks in America, it does have an amazing diversity of wildlife. The park’s intact mixed-grass prairie and forested hills …

This list of national park inspired Thanksgiving recipes contains affiliate links. You can read more about our Terms of Use / Disclosure here. Arguably America’s most food-focused holiday, Thanksgiving is a …

Encompassing beautiful Mount Desert Island, several smaller islets and a small stretch of mainland coastline, Maine’s Acadia National Park boasts some exceptional views. In fact, allowing visitors to take in …

If you’re planning a visit to Acadia National Park with your dog, you might wonder what you can do with dogs in the park. There’s some good news for you! …

Dog owners will be thrilled to learn that dogs are welcome in Wind Cave National Park! There are, however, a number of restrictions and limitations you need to be aware …

As daunting, unforgiving and monochromatic as the landscape may appear during the day, it’s a completely different experience to see Badlands National Park at sunrise. While the harsh overhead sunshine …

Established in 1903 by the conservationist President Theodore Roosevelt, Wind Cave National Park is one of the oldest national parks in America. It is also the very first national park …