Iconic Joshua trees stand tall in a desert landscape dominated by huge jumbles of rock. Arid hills form a remarkable backdrop. Blue skies offer a stark contrast to the yellows, browns and greens of this unique scenery. Roadrunners scurry across the sandy desert floors while ravens circle overhead.
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 …
This news story about 2023 national parks visitation numbers is based on a February 22, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. National parks …
In March, millions of flowers spring into bloom in the Southern California desert parks, most notably in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, carpeting the desert floor with all kinds of colors, from white and yellow to purple and blue.
This news story about the opportunity to go kayaking in Death Valley National Park is based on a February 16, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
Although best known for its stunning beaches and world-class snorkeling, Virgin Islands National Park has no lack of beautiful landscapes and scenic views either. When visiting this gorgeous national park …
Oregon is known far and wide for its lush forests filled with moss-covered rocks and trees, many volcanoes and hundreds of photogenic waterfalls. Especially the Columbia River Gorge, which forms much of the border between Oregon and Washington State, is famous for being a waterfall hotspot.
Virgin Islands National Park is quite different from most other U.S. national parks. For one, it’s the only American national park in the Caribbean! Thanks to its tropical location, the …
This overview of national parks that require reservations in 2024 was last updated on January 21, 2024. If you’re planning your next national park road trip or hiking vacation, you …
This news story about the permanent day-use ticket system at Old Rag Mountain is based on a January 18, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the original …
This news story about the new timed entry reservations in Mount Rainier National Park is based on a January 17, 2024, National Park Service press release. You can read the …
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 …
One of the 7 Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon will leave an everlasting impression on anyone who lays eyes on it. Simply gazing into this vast Colorado …
This news story about illegal off-roading in Death Valley National Park is based on a December 30, 2023, National Park Service press release. You can read the original release here. …