Each summer, millions of people head into the great outdoors to enjoy America’s national parks. And while the warmer months are no doubt the most popular time to visit parks overall, there are still some parks that are just as good – or even better – to visit in the fall. Whether you’re looking for …
Located in the California desert, Joshua Tree National Park is named for the rare and beautiful trees that are found in the park. Many national parks are best visited in summertime. However, Joshua Tree’s desert location makes the cooler parts of the year the most ideal to visit. Here are the top 7 reasons to …
North Cascades National Park is one of Washington State’s national parks. This remote park is one of the lesser-known parks in the United States, but that doesn’t mean it won’t make for an amazing visit. The National Park makes up part of the North Cascades Complex, which also includes Ross Lake National Recreation Area and …
Located in Wyoming, Grand Teton National Park is Yellowstone’s slightly lesser-known neighbor. Lesser-known doesn’t mean less to do, though. Though Yellowstone has recently experienced partial closures and entry restrictions from flooding, with the reopening of both loops of the park occurring on July 2nd, Grand Teton has remained fully open. This is a great time …
If you were one of those planning on taking a little hiking trip to Yellowstone National Park over summer, there is a strong possibility you might have to change your plans. Earlier this week, the popular natural attraction was battered by a torrential rain, destroying a large swathe of land that is now completely off-limits …
Yellowstone National Park was America’s first National Park and set the groundwork for the subsequent national parks to be named as such. This well-loved national treasure sees millions of visitors a year, meaning that many of the best-known spots tend to get crowded. This list looks at 6 slightly more off-the-beaten-path things to do in …
Located in Texas, Big Bend National Park is home to some stunningly gorgeous scenery and a whole host of reasons to consider visiting. This article looks at some of those reasons by highlighting seven great things to do in the park. Note: If you’re visiting today, April 16, entry into Big Bend is FREE! 1. …
To celebrate the first day of National Park Week, you can enter any of America’s National Parks for free this weekend. The opening day of the celebratory week – which the National Park Service states was created “to celebrate America’s treasures” – will take place this Saturday (16 April) and everyone is welcome to enter …
Joshua Tree National Park is known for its gorgeous desert landscapes. This breathtaking expanse of nature does mean it is more on the remote side, which might leave you wondering how to best visit the park. Taking a few days to explore the area is pretty common, especially since the park is a few hours …
When you think of National Parks, the big-name ones – Yosemite, Grand Canyon, Yellowstone – are probably the first to come to mind. The United States is actually home to over 400 national park sites, however, and some of the lesser-known parks make incredible destinations. Better yet, they also often have the added perk of …
Yellowstone National Park was America’s first National Park and is one of the country’s most beloved vacation destinations. If you’re planning a trip there, figuring out where to stay will be one of the most important parts. Here are the top 5 places you’ll want to stay – both inside and outside of the park …
U.S. national parks will remove their entry fees for 5 days in 2022. During the previous two years, U.S. national parks have witnessed record attendees as Americans look for safe open spaces without restrictions. In 2021, Yellowstone set an attendance record in August, as it attracted over 920,000 recreational visitors. That’s a 5% increase from 2020. …