From easy hikes along the Bryce Canyon rim to strenuous adventures in the heart of Bryce Amphitheater, there are a handful of hiking trails in Bryce Canyon National Park that can be combined to create fun, longer loops.
With all that overwhelming natural splendor, it’s easy to forget that the National Park System also preserves a wealth of other things and places. In fact, there are literally thousands of Native American heritage and cultural sites in America’s national parks, preserving archaeological sites, battlefields and cultural landmarks.
The most colorful of all seasons, fall brings spectacular foliage to national parks all across the United States. From Acadia and Shenandoah in the East to Glacier and Mount Rainier in the West, these are the absolute best national parks to enjoy the warm colors of autumn.
NOTE: This overview shows the national parks that required reservations in 2024. It will be updated with information for 2025 in early-January 2025. If you’re planning your next national park road trip or hiking vacation, you might want to take note of the required reservations in some national parks in 2024. After another busy year…
This news story about the closure of the Scenic Drive in Capitol Reef National Park is based on an April 12, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. The National Park Service (NPS), in cooperation with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), will begin work on an approximately $12 million…
From spring through fall, visiting the historic orchards in Fruita is one of the highlights of Capitol Reef National Park, Utah. While spring brings beautiful blossoms, summer and fall offer fun fruit picking in the Capitol Reef orchards. This handy blossoms and fruit harvest calendar might help you plan your trip.
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 busiest this time of year, while others are still much less crowded than in the busy summer season. Most parks, though, have significantly higher visitation…
This news story about the lottery dates for Angels Landing permits in 2024 is based on a December 11, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. Zion National Park has announced its seasonal lottery dates to get an Angels Landing permit for 2024. This is a reminder that everyone…
The health benefits of hiking are well known and well documented nowadays. And few things are better for a “nature bath” than going on a reinvigorating hike in a national park. These are some of the greatest day hikes in the U.S. National Park System.
This news story about 2024 vehicle reservations in Arches, Rocky Mountain, and Glacier National Parks is based on November 9, 2023, National Park press releases. You can read the original releases here, here, and here. On Thursday afternoon, November 9, the National Park Service released plans to implement vehicle reservation systems once again in a…
Meandering its way for 18 miles across a landscape dotted with striking red rock formations, the Scenic Drive in Arches National Park offers access to all of the park’s top attractions. From the Visitor Center just off of Highway 191 to Devils Garden, motorists pass by numerous natural landmarks and some truly breathtaking views. Famous…
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 busy weekends this year and it doesn’t look like they’ll get any quieter through the summer. As more and more people visit the parks, several…
One of the most popular U.S. national parks, Zion National Park in southwestern Utah is a place of amazing scenery, rugged terrain, unique geological formations, and stunning views. One of the best ways to take in the majesty of the park is through its scenic overlooks and viewpoints, which offer breathtaking views of Zion Canyon,…
Combining America’s wide open highways, charming towns and spectacular landscapes, the American national park road trip is arguably the country’s quintessential vacation. These are the greatest U.S. national park road trips, from the Appalachians to the Pacific Northwest and Southern California.