White Sands National Park

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 …

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 …

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 …

Many people visit America’s national parks to enjoy spectacular landscapes, scenic views and unique sights. And while there are numerous amazing overlooks in the national parks, nothing beats the view …

Chorizo, black beans and roasted bell pepper skillet recipe inspired by: White Sands National Park, Mexico (alternatively: Saguaro National Park, Petrified Forest National Park or Mesa Verde National Park) Combining …

Explore Southwestern Deserts in These El Paso National Parks There are many American cities that serve as hubs for national park road trips—Denver, Seattle, San Francisco and Las Vegas are …

This news story about the discovery of oldest known human footprints in North America at White Sands National Park was adapted from a September 23, 2021, National Park Service press …

At White Sands National Park, a double set of fossilized human tracks show a glimpse in the life of a prehistoric mom and child. These footprints were recently discovered by a team of researchers and are the longest of their kind in the world.

Of all major attractions found in America’s national parks, sand dunes may just be one of the most underrated. Yet, you can explore and enjoy some of the most spectacular sandy landscapes in a handful of national parks, from the Southwest to the Great Lakes and even Alaska.