11 Wonderfully Warm National Parks to Escape Winter
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 …
Biscayne National Park
One of America’s largest marine preserves, Biscayne National Park in southern Florida is 95% water. Besides a few small islands and mangrove forests, its main attractions are underwater, including spectacular coral reefs and abundant marine life.
10 Coolest Beach Campgrounds in the National Parks
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 …
18 Best National Parks to Visit in March
After the relatively quiet winter months, March is the first month of the year where visitation visibly starts to rise across the National Park System. Some parks are at their …
13 Best National Parks to Visit in February
Well within the heart of winter in the Northern Hemisphere, February is typically a pretty quiet month in America’s national parks. In fact, only January tends to be even less …
9 Best National Parks to Visit in January
After the holiday shopping, cooking, family gatherings, and celebrations of December, January is usually a time of contemplation, resolutions, and peace and quiet. It’s also a fantastic month to explore …
12 Best National Parks to Visit in December
As many people are holiday shopping, decorating their homes, and begin hunkering down for winter, December isn’t usually a busy month in the National Park System. There are, however, still …
Boca Chita Key: How to Visit the Most Popular Island in Biscayne National Park
Quite possibly the most iconic place in south Florida’s Biscayne National Park, Boca Chita Key is also the park’s most visited island. In this blog post, I’ll tell you all …
3 Extraordinary National Parks (And 1 National Preserve) Near Miami, Florida
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…
11 Top Things to Do in Biscayne National Park
Protecting the northern portion of the Florida Reef, one of the world’s largest coral reefs, Biscayne National Park is a subtropical paradise. Located just south of Miami, Biscayne is mostly …
6 Things to Know About Biscayne National Park
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 …
Mahi Mahi Fish Taco Bowls With Mango Avocado Salsa Recipe (Biscayne National Park)
Mahi mahi fish taco bowls recipe inspired by: Biscayne National Park, Florida (alternatively: Dry Tortugas National Park). For millennia, the waters of Biscayne Bay provided sustenance to Native American people …
15 (Surprising) Urban National Parks in the USA
More than 80% of Americans currently live in an urban area. Whether it’s a small town or huge metropolis, people gravitate more and more toward population clusters. This, combined with the increasing popularity of nature getaways and outdoor activities, makes the creation and upkeep of urban national parks even more important.
Best USA Island National Parks for Summer Vacations
In total, there are seven national parks in the USA that lie partially or entirely on islands. All but two of them lie in a (sub)tropical region, making them without question the best national parks for summer vacations. The other two, just because of their northerly location, are also best visited in summer.